DEVELOPMENT OF PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION IN THE NETHERLANDS AS A INFLUENCING FACTOR ON THE LEVEL OF LEARNERS’ACHIEVEMENTS

Abstract

The article considers the issue of the impact of professional teaching qualifications on qualitative indexes of learners’ academic achievement of applicants in the Netherlands. The quality of education is a key aspect of social development, so research of the relations between the teachers’ professional level and the learners’ academic achievement is of a great importance. The article reviews modern roles and direct functions of teachers in their professional work. Moreover, the paper outlines new requirements for the teachers training programs and qualification in the Dutch education system. The article also describes national and international standards for the teacher training. In addition, the observance of modern requirements for the professional teacher training needs maximum attention. The author mentions the problem of inconsistency in teacher training programs due to the lack of common criteria, which affects the quality of the program itself. The analysis of international databases gave an opportunity to examine the teachers’ professional training and learners’ qualitative indicators at different stages of education, which shows a high level of success among graduates of different educational institutions. The results of the study show that teachers’ high professional qualification is a key factor in influencing the academic achievement of learners. Finally, the article outlines recommendations for further development of pedagogical education in the Netherlands and proves that the development of teacher education is a top priority in the country.