PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER: SOCIOCULTURAL CHALLENGES

Abstract

Modern conditions for the development of the society actualize various aspects of the educational process in the field of intercultural interaction, digitalization of education, educational activities, physical and mental health. The researchers define sociocultural challenges as factors that stimulate personal and professional development of teachers, their desire for innovation. The data presented in the field of the formation of the level of communicative tolerance among preschool teachers, the level of proficiency in digital technologies showed their insufficient competence and readiness to respond to socio-cultural challenges, which makes it possible to strengthen the general cultural and technological aspects of professional development and personal growth of teachers. Particular attention is paid to maintaining the activity of preschool teachers in their striving for self-improvement by participating in competitive movements and associations.