International practices of professional retraining system for teachers in the context of digitalization of pedagogical education

Abstract

Problem statement . The existing world practices of professional retraining in the conditions of digitalization are reviewed. The search for an effective mechanism of professional retraining transformation that would give an advantage to the national education system in the conditions of digitalization becomes relevant. Existing practices include state initiatives and requirements that support and help new candidates in the teaching profession to change their career preferences without significant obstacles, which is a new way to organize professional retraining. Methodology . Scientific publications and materials from open internet sources, including analytical reports of foreign organizations of different countries describing the implementation practices of professional development and professional retraining programs were analyzed. Results . The authors give substantiation, approaches, and practice of international practical experience of effective mechanisms in the organization of professional retraining system in the conditions of digitalization of teacher education. It is necessary to pay attention to the peculiarities of such transformation, which will provide the development of possible management solutions for the Russian education system. Conclusion . The proposed international experience should be considered as an opportunity to develop effective model solutions for the domestic system of professional retraining of teaching staff. It is important to pay attention to the fact that digital skills training is implemented systematically with the support of the authorities, and that professional retraining in the conditions of digitalization opens the possibility of forming a career path with the support of mentors and employment services with the help of modern information technologies.

Keywords

• transprofessional competencies
• continuing education
• digital transformation
• professional experience
• modern information technologies