This study analysed the perceptions of teachers with respect to strategies for youth
competency and teaching competency. The participants were three elementary school teachers.
Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation.
The collected data was analyzed through transcription, coding, and theme formation using an
inductive technique. For positive youth development, the teachers suggested 'positive thinking',
'goal setting and efforts', 'responsibility', 'care', 'mediation', 'emotion regulation', leadership and
followship', and 'problem solving'. For teaching competencies, the participants proposed
'setting specific goals', 'good relationships with students', 'positive feedback', 'configuration of
the physical environment', and 'teaming and reflective thinking'. Based on this study, many
suggestions are made with respect to teaching competencies within the curriculum. For further
study, we suggest an extension of the range of participants and an examination of other
curricula.