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The study was aimed to examine the competence of public sector Elementary School Teachers (ESTs) with respect to their Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) . The study objective was to assess the SMK competence of ESTs working in public sector elementary schools of Lahore district. Survey method was used through observational checklist to conduct the Study. The population of the study consisted on all the ESTs of public sector elementary schools of district Lahore. The sample comprised 71 male and 80 female ESTs selected through proportional cluster stratified random sampling technique. Observational checklist developed by the researchers which consisted of three sub-scales (Knowledge & understanding, disposition and performance & skills) prescribed in National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPSTs) in Pakistan. Statistical techniques was applied to calculate the percentage, mean score, standard deviation and difference between male and female ESTs competence level. The observed findings show that the majority of ESTs have moderate competence level in SMK. It is concluded that there was no significant difference between male and female ESTs competence  \nlevel regarding SMK. It is to be suggested that the concerned Educational Authorities should step forward to enhance competence level of ESTs by indulging them in different training programs.  \nKeywords: Competence, teachers ’ competence, subject matter knowledge  \n*PhD Scholar, IER. University of the Punjab, [Lahore-Pakistan. Email: nisar_abid_88@hotmail.com](Lahore-Pakistan. Email: nisar_abid_88@hotmail.com)  \n**Assistant Professor, IER. University of the Punjab, [Lahore-Pakistan. Email:tariqedu71@yahoo.com](Lahore-Pakistan. Email:tariqedu71@yahoo.com)  \n**Assistant Professor, IER. University of the Punjab, [Lahore-Pakistan.Email:drtariq@dr.com](Lahore-Pakistan.Email:drtariq@dr.com)  \n*** PhD Scholar, IER University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan  \n*** PhD Scholar, IER. University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan. Email: [almasmalik86@gmail.com](almasmalik86@gmail.com)  \nBackground of the Study  \nDevelopment of a country is completely based on quality of education. Quality of education can be achieved through competent teachers. Certain things are considered critical like teachers' capability, experience and number of training programs to sustain the competence level of teachers (Haider, Qasim, &Ameen, 2015).Singh (2007) stated that nature of teaching relies on the nature of a teacher. Without possessing knowledge, capacities and teaching abilities, nature of instructors appear to be inconvincible. Teachers are recognized as insightful and competent persons in the learning pyramid. The finest education organism could fall flat without talented teachers while a normal education organism who has qualified and expert teachers could substantiate itself the finest. It is the teaching practice, which helps the teacher to execute the instructive arrangement smoothly. A teacher is considered asthe change agent, who assumes teaching an essential part to enhance his abilities. Nature of teaching primarily relies on different methodologies occurring in classroom which demonstrate the teacher's competency.  \nCompetence is the capacity to do work. According to Van den Brule (2008), teacher's competence is the solid knowledge of educational modules of his subject and to incorporate innovation into the educational programs. Saeed and Khalid (2002) believed that competence is considered as knowledge, aptitudes, capacities and dispositions of teachers. Competences of teachers in 21st century are subject matter knowledge, teaching abilities, dispositions, abilities and skills. Competences are the subject matter knowledge","cbCaifeEGTldTgLD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifeEGTldTgLD","pdf",68884,"English","# Abstract\n# Background of the Study\n# Objective of the Study\n# Research Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study aims to examine and assess the Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) competence of public-sector elementary school teachers in Lahore district.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the teachers’ competence measured?\",\"answer\":\"Competence was measured using a survey method with an observational checklist developed by the researchers based on Pakistan’s National Professional Standards for Teachers.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the main findings about SMK competence?\",\"answer\":\"Most elementary school teachers showed a moderate level of SMK competence, and there was no significant difference between male and female teachers regarding SMK competence.\"}]","Subject Matter Knowledge Competence - An Empirical Evidence of Elementary School Teachers | PDF",1792081915,15]