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The development of 21st-century teaching competences is essential for creating productive learning environments in the quickly changing educational world. Teaching competencies face a number of obstacles and constraints, including the fast changing nature of the IR 4.0 era. In order to close the knowledge gap, this systematic study looks at these competences as they are now. This research reviews recent academic literature on teachers' skills, aiming to understand transformative potential, challenges, and dynamic patterns in supporting accessible, egalitarian, and high-quality education in the 21st century. Twenty four peer-reviewed publications were methodically chosen and examined using the PRISMA approach. Three main themes emerged from the review: digital competence and technology in education, pedagogical competence and teacher professional development and 21st century skills and innovative teaching methods. The results show that even if integrating digital resources has advanced significantly, ongoing professional development is still vital to improve pedagogical abilities. Additionally, cutting-edge teaching strategies like project-based learning and STEM integration are crucial for giving children the skills they will need in the future. This review highlights the significance of a comprehensive approach to teacher preparation and offers recommendations.
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