Continuing education has emerged as a critical component of lifelong learning systems worldwide, yet the pedagogical capacity of its teaching workforce remains insufficiently examined. This study investigates the multidimensional factors influencing teaching competence enhancement within continuing education teams, analyzing technological integration, professional development mechanisms, and sustainable pedagogical models. Through systematic examination of recent empirical research, this paper identifies key determinants of effective teaching in continuing education contexts, including digital literacy, instructional design frameworks, and motivation structures. The findings reveal that successful competence enhancement requires coordinated efforts across institutional support systems, technology-enabled learning environments, and reflective practice communities. This research contributes to understanding how continuing education teams can systematically improve their pedagogical effectiveness while addressing diverse learner populations and evolving educational demands.

Cuihua Sun. Research on Enhancing Teaching Competence of Continuing Education Teams. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 4: 39-44. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090407.

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