IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF THE MODERN TEACHER

Abstract

The article focuses on issues related to improving the professional competence of modern teachers. The author of the article considers  that a teacher’s professional competence is the intellectual potential that exists in the teacher’s mind and is realised when performing work in accordance with professional standards. This implies that a teacher’s competence includes the ability to apply effectively professional standards to help, mentor and advise students so that they can achieve high results. Another important aspect is the ability to competently and effectively use modern computer and communication technologies for interpersonal communication and the organisation of work processes, which relates to information technology competence.