Abstract:

Initial teacher training provides theoretical and practical basis which is necessary for successful enrolment in the school. Pedagogical-psychological knowledge, knowledge of social-humanistic sciences, knowledge in the respective subject area, practical training of future teachers for planning, organizing and realizing the teaching, are an integral part of the education of future teachers. The paper is part of the project "Professional Development of Teachers in the Republic of Macedonia - Conditions and Challenges", which includes 398 teachers (primary school teachers (teachers who realize classes from first to fifth grade) and subject teachers) from 28 primary and secondary schools in the Republic of Macedonia. The aim is to explore teachers’ views about the quality of the acquired theoretical knowledge, competence for practical work and competence to enroll in the overall school life (participation in school development, leadership, cooperation with parents, colleagues, social environment) during their initial education, and initial education of the students-future teachers. In line with the stated aim, we intended to answer two questions: Are there differences in the views and opinions of the teachers regarding their work experience? And Are there differences in the views and opinions between the primary school teachers and subject teachers in the elementary and secondary school? The results obtained show that statistically significant differences between the views and opinions of teachers are revealed, both in terms of their work experience and in terms of their working position.

Keywords:

Study programs, situation in the Republic of Macedonia, primary school teachers, subject teachers.