POTENTIALS OF DISTANCE COURSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEDAGOGICAL MASTERY IN TEACHERS OF GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINES

Abstract

Relevance. The development of professional pedagogical skills in teachers of general education disciplines throughout their lifetime is a key condition for preparing competitive specialists in all fields of activity. For a competent educator, continual self-improvement, self-development, and the development of their abilities through self-education and distance professional development courses are vital. This article highlights the potentials of distance courses for the development of pedagogical mastery in teachers of general education disciplines. Purpose. The article aims to illuminate the potentials of distance courses for enhancing the pedagogical skills of teachers of general education disciplines. Methods. In the scientific search, methods of analysis and synthesis were used to determine the potentials of distance courses for the development of pedagogical mastery; methods of generalization and systematization were applied for developing a distance course to enhance pedagogical skills. Results. Professional development is a process of paramount importance, through which the growth of an educator as a professional is achieved. In today's fast-paced life, with constant time constraints, the development of pedagogical skills in teachers of general education disciplines at vocational education institutions is effectively accomplished through distance education. The peculiarities of learning using distance educational technologies are highlighted, and their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed. A specialized distance course for enhancing the professional mastery of educators, "Development of Pedagogical Skills in Teachers of General Education Disciplines at Vocational Education Institutions," has been characterized. This course includes five educational modules designed to improve all aspects of the pedagogical skills of teachers in these institutions. Conclusions. The organization of the distance course "Development of Pedagogical Skills in Teachers of General Education Disciplines at Vocational Education Institutions" is aimed at providing informational and methodological support to educators in their continuous professional education and is highly relevant today.