COMPETENCIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65164/gn912821Keywords:
foreign language teaching, teacher competencies, professional development, communicative competence, pedagogical competence, digital competence, language educationAbstract
Abstract: The article discusses the role of communicative language teaching, studentcentered learning, technology integration, and reflective teaching practices in improving educational quality. It also explains various forms of professional development, including workshops, online courses, peer observation, conferences, and self-study. Furthermore, the paper identifies challenges faced by teachers in professional growth, such as lack of time, limited resources, and resistance to change.
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