The formation of the professional competence of the educator as a condition for the positive image of Preschool Education Institutions : Literature review

Abstract

In wartime, the Ukrainian pedagogical community is aware of the country’s critical need to train qualified professionals. Despite the difficult circumstances, the youth of Ukraine is actively involved in the educational process aimed at educating and training highly qualified teachers for preschool education institutions, which is an important step in countering aggression and ensuring the future development of the state. The purpose of the article was to substantiate the importance of developing the necessary competencies of teachers to ensure quality educational services in preschool education institutions. The methodology of the study was based on the analysis of scientific literature and comparison of modern educational practices to determine effective approaches to the development of teachers’ professional competences in preschool education. The concept of “competence” was described in the article and the role of the educator in the modern educational space of the preschool institution education was characterised in it. The peculiarities of the formation of a positive image of the PEI and its influence have been clarified by effective interaction between the teacher and the pupils for the assimilation of knowledge and formation of relevant competencies in preschool children. In order to effectively implement the assigned tasks, to educate children’s cognitive interest, the teacher must possess professional competencies that will allow them to properly organise the educational process in the modern PEI. This includes the ability to interact with other teaching staff, organisation of work by parents, monitoring and evaluation of the results of educational activities for preschoolers, use of innovative technologies, as well as adaptation to changes in the modern educational environment. The article focused on the fact that in the structure of professional competence of future teachers of preschool education institutions is distinguished several components are distinguished by scientists: psychological, theoretical, technological, and effective by scientists. The results obtained can be used by teachers to improve interaction with children, organise work with parents, and introduce innovative technologies in the modern educational environment.