PURSUING FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tetiana Kolodko

doi:10.31435/rsglobal_sr/30092019/6681

Tetiana Kolodko PhD in Pedagogy, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor, Ukraine, Kyiv, Department of Teaching Methodology of Ukrainian and Foreign Languages and Literatures, Institute of Philology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31435/rsglobal_sr/30092019/6681

Keywords: teachers’ professional development, 21st century skills, approaches, effective professional activities

Abstract

The study was aimed to determine the importance of pursuing professional development of foreign language teachers. Three approaches to professional development such as theory-to-practice, coaching/mentoring and reflection are identified. The scientists’ outlooks on the given issue are analyzed. Some recommendations for using mobile technologies in professional development are highlighted. Characteristics of effective professional development are substantiated in the study. Teachers’ effective professional development activities are outlined.

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