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Wilmer José Pérez Rojas; Eglis Coromoto Quintero Gómez. Competencias Docentes para la Construcción del Conocimiento de los Estudiantes de Educación Primaria. Revista Scientific. - Artículo Arbitrado - Registro nº:295-14548 - ppi. BA2016000002 - Vol. 1, Nº 1 – Agosto-Octubre 2016 - pág. 190/211 ISSN: 2542-2987 Teaching Skills for Construction of Knowledge of Primary Education Students Abstract This research was aimed to provide a theoretical reference on teaching skills to optimize the construction of knowledge by students of primary schools in the parish Marcelino Briceño, municipality Baralt, to meet it, it was based theoretically on the contributions of authors as Benavides (2008), Caldemon (2007), Diaz (2007), Alles (2006) among others. The methodology used was descriptive, projective with field design, transeccional not experimental. The census population consisted of 39 teachers from the institutions mentioned. The technique was the survey with a questionnaire type of multi-scale instrument. The validity was determined by expert judgment, reliability was obtained by calculating Cronbach Alfa Coefficient, reaching a value of 0.83. It was concluded that teachers have weaknesses in relation to the competencies required for the construction of knowledge of their students, then continue to perform as mere transmitters of information. It was recommended to be open to curriculum changes, act as learning, developing a practical set. In addition, a theoretical reference intended to offer teachers a set of guidelines for developing competencies was generated. Keywords: teaching skills; construction of knowledge; primary education. Date Received: 16-06-2016 Date Acceptance: 22-07-2016 191