Abstract:

The present paper deals with professional development of Slovak primary and secondary school teachers. The author provides the analysis of possibilities of the qualification growth process and of expanding professional competencies in accordance with the latest scientific knowledge, social needs and requirements for the teaching performance in various institutions of Slovakia. It is realized in the form of actualized education ensuring the latest knowledge mediation, deepening, development and dissemination of professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills. Innovative education will enable teaching and professional staff improvement of professional competencies necessary for the standard performance of their pedagogical or professional activities. The author compares the possibilities of further education in Slovakia with the possibilities of further education in other countries on the basis of the experience obtained during her participation in the international project Leonardo da Vinci No. 113421512.

Keywords:

Application in teaching practice, improvement of pedagogical work, expanding competencies, credit system, formal and informal education, continuing education, adaptive, actualized and innovative education of teachers.