IMPROVING TEACHING SKILLS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

The article presents a study of problematic issues of improving professional skills of higher education teachers. Particular attention is paid to areas of professional activity of the teacher, the successful implementation of which requires constant development of professional competencies. Reforming the education system is a consequence of dynamic technological changes in the world, which causes a change in the personal meanings and values of modern teachers in relation to professional activities, the result of which is the formation of the student’s personality capable to self-realize in a future professional environment. The author notes that professional competencies develop gradually in the process of teaching practice and their improving depends on a number of personal characteristics and external factors. The author identifies ways (pedagogical support, mentoring) that make it possible to change personal views and understanding of a teacher’s professional activity, and to form the ability and readiness to develop professional competencies.