DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL LITERACY OF TEACHERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Abstract

The article considers the main stages of development of the term “functional literacy”, as well as its structural components, which have been defined by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The question of implementation of the program of development of functional literacy of teachers in the conditions of educational institutions is considered. Diagnostics of the formation of all components of functional literacy for teachers of general educational institutions was developed and tested. On the basis of the diagnostic material the professional development program aimed at increasing the level of functional literacy and formation of readiness to develop functional literacy of students is developed. The article presents the results of the study, which allow determining the effectiveness of the developed program and activities that are included in the work plan to improve functional literacy of teachers. Scientific novelty of research and practical importance for the further scientific research in the sphere of functional literacy development are presented in the article.