Inclusive Competence Research Articles

Профессиональные диспозиции и инклюзивные компетенции педагогов общеобразовательных организаций

<p>An inclusion teacher is supposed to possess a range of personal and professional characteristics. The analysis of these characteristics, however, should not be limited to respective competencies alone. It should explore them in relation to the inclusion teacher’s professional dispositions. Ours is the first study to provide evidence-based insights into the nature of relationship between teachers’ professional dispositions and their inclusion competencies. The evidence was collected through two self-designed tools: a situational professional test of inclusion competencies and a questionnaire of professional dispositions. The sample included 758 practicing teachers. The results indicate that professional dispositions are not determinants but rather drivers for the formation and development of teachers’ inclusion competencies. Moreover, it is the focus on the student with disabilities rather than the organization of inclusive education that acts as a link between the inclusion component of professional dispositions and inclusion competencies.</p>

INCLUSIVE COMPETENCE AS A COMPONENT OF THE FUTURE MATHEMATICS TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

The article deals with the concepts of «inclusive competence of a teacher» and «inclusive competence of a future mathematics teacher», with the latter being considered as a component of their professional competence. The aim of the article is to characterize inclusive competence as a component of professional competence and to analyze the content of its structural components. Research methods: analysis of scientific sources on the issues of inclusive education and the development of teachers’ inclusive competence to define the essence of the concept «inclusive competence» and its structure, as well as comparison, systematization, and generalization to characterize the content of the inclusive competence components in future mathematics teachers. The inclusive competence of future mathematics teachers is defined as an integral personal and professional characteristic and a component of their professional competence. The structural components of inclusive competence in future mathematics teachers have been identified and characterized: motivational-value, cognitive, activity-operational and reflective. The cognitive and activity-operational components of inclusive competence in subject teachers reflect the content and specifics of a particular subject or field of knowledge (such as physics, mathematics, physical education, etc.) and the specifics of teaching these subjects in an inclusive educational environment. components refer to the organization of an inclusive educational environment where children with special educational needs will study. Key skills include the ability to adapt learning materials to suit the students’ awareness, taking considering their special perception, memory and way of thinking, as well as offering engaging forms and methods of teaching. In this context, it is important to draw on the achievements of primary school mathematics teaching methods, such as the «Numicon» (method, Cuisenaire rods, Dienes’ method, edutainment technologies, eidetic techniques and mnemonic devices). The cognitive and activity-operational components of inclusive competence in future mathematics teachers are continuously developing, updated with information about new resources, methods, technologies and opportunities for organizing mixed and distance learning for children with special educational needs (such as online platforms). They are also enhanced by the teachers’ experiences. It has been proven that to ensure the efficiency of inclusive education and the development of mathematical competence in students with special educational needs, a comprehensive preparation of future mathematics teachers for professional activity in an inclusive environment is necessary. This should be based on the unity of theoretical and practical components at the general pedagogical, methodological and specialized levels. It is also important to create conditions and motivate future mathematics teachers to develop their inclusive competence through self-education and informal learning.

PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES FORMATION OF INCLUSIVE COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIAL TEACHERS

In the last decade, inclusive education has become the majorintegral partsof our lives. There are many studies on its implementation in the education system of Kazakhstan. However, there are very few studies of the inclusive competence of an inclusive education special teachers(defectologists). In the context of Kazakhstan, itis important to study the development of a model of knowledge and competencies necessary for the training of special teachers in inclusive education.How we can inclusive education be related to the inclusion of scientific research in the quality assessment system of an educational institution. Questions arise how to link profiles in inclusive education with inclusive education. The main aim of the research is to distinguish inclusive education as a new model of education and propose an individual methodology or a set of recommendations on the development of special teachers’ professional competencies.Therefore, we consider themodel and principles for the development of special competencies of future special teachers in the context of inclusive education.As a result of analysis and formation of a model we gave recommendations for analyzing the pedagogical issuesand formation of future special teachers' inclusive competencies.The results of the research can be used in creating educational programs in aninclusive education and consideration of methodology development for inclusive training special teachers for inclusive schools.

Social representations of young people about people with disabilities and disabilities in an inclusive educational environment: the experience of cross-cultural research

Relevance. Interest in the study of social representations arose due to the development of inclusion in all spheres of life. This fact has an impact on the specifics of training Russian and foreign students in this field in a medical university, the development of their inclusive competence. The study of cross-cultural features of social representations of persons with disabilities and the disabled, the identification of universal and specific phenomena in respondents will contribute to understanding social and psychological phenomena at the individual level that determine social attitudes and behavior of individuals in an inclusive modern society, taking into account its sociocultural characteristics.The purpose of the study is to study the cross-cultural characteristics of social perceptions of people with disabilities and people with disabilities among Russian and foreign students.Objectives: to analyze the content characteristics and approaches to the study of social representations; to develop programs of empirical research; to describe the results of the study; to formulate conclusions.Methodology. This study is based on the provisions of the theory of social constructionism (P. Berger, T. Lukman; J.Douglas); E. Durkheim's concepts of collective representations; theories of social representations (S. Moscovici, D. Jodelet, etc.). Research methods: theoretical analysis of literature, research interview, method of verbal associations, testing, content analysis.Results. Both similar and specific phenomena in social representations of people with disabilities and people with disabilities in the samples of Russian and foreign students were revealed. Similar is the presence of tolerant attitudes towards people with disabilities and people with disabilities in both samples. The differences relate to the social level of social perceptions, as well as the characteristics of social distance in relation to respondents to this category of citizens.Conclusions. Along with a tolerant attitude towards people with disabilities and people with disabilities, respondents have insufficient professional awareness of this category of citizens, experience difficulties in interacting with them at the level of joint activities and professional relationships, which requires the development of additional programs and practices in the context of social, educational and volunteer activities to develop inclusive competence of students.

Роль высшего учебного заведения в социальной абилитации школьников с ограниченными возможностями здоровья

The article deals with one of the most important aspects of inclusion development, that is sectoral cooperation of educational establishments of different levels to solve the tasks of development of inclusive society. The author underlines that institutes of higher education have a lot of opportunities both to form an inclusive competence of their students and to provide help in development, training, education, career guidance, various events management and other forms of social rehabilitation of children with limited health capacities, who attend learning disability schools. The author also shares her real-life experience of cooperation of the kind by using interactive excursions management for school students with limited health capacities as an example. These interactive excursions are the result of social project that has demonstrated the efficiency of the sectoral cooperation of educational establishments of different levels for all the participants of inclusive approach.

Inclusive education in Zimbabwe: An assessment of teachers' self‐efficacy and attitudes in Masvingo

AbstractSince the Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action in 1994, many countries have been advancing their education systems towards inclusive education. Zimbabwe, being one of the signatories to this framework, is one of the countries that have embraced the concept of inclusive education and has since been making strides towards its advancement albeit rather slowly. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to examine the self‐efficacy levels of Zimbabwean primary, secondary and high school teachers with inclusive education, as well as their attitudes towards the practice. To do this, 100 primary, secondary and high school teachers working in inclusive school settings in the Masvingo province were surveyed using a modified version of the Inclusion Competencies of Sri Lankan Teachers, (ICSLT) instrument. Findings of this study indicated that most of the participating teachers were in support of inclusive education despite not having the requisite preparation to implement it. Based on the findings, specific recommendations are provided for improving preservice teacher preparation and professional development for in‐service teachers in support of inclusive education.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competencies for a Graduate Nursing Program.

The integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts throughout the curriculum is imperative to the preparation of advanced-practice nurses to deliver person-centered care. This article describes the design and evaluation of one institution's faculty-developed DEI competencies for graduate nursing students. A task force of faculty and content experts utilized a modified Delphi approach in the development of DEI-focused competencies related to advanced-level nursing education. A literature review, a faculty survey, and content experts were employed in the modified Delphi approach. Creation of interdisciplinary faculty-lead graduate nursing DEI curricular competencies included an overview, identification of three domains, eight competencies with associated key elements, and a glossary clarifying nine essential DEI terms. The development of DEI competencies for graduate nursing programs is feasible and an important strategy for preparing students with the values and skills to address the ongoing embedded structural inequalities in health care. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(X):XXX-XXX.].

Improving the Organization of Quasi-Professional Activities of Masters of Adaptive Physical Education as a Guarantee of Increasing Professional Competence

Introduction. The article discusses the problem: what are the effective forms and methods of work of developing professional competence among masters of the department of physical education in the field of training “Physical education for persons with health problems (adaptive physical education)” of the Sevastopol Institute of Economics and Humanities (branch) of the Crimean Federal University named after V. I. Vernadsky. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the importance of organizational and methodological improvement of the quasi-professional sector of the educational process. Methodology. Using scientific methods of pedagogical observation, questioning, studying the products of pedagogical activity and pedagogical documents, the authors substantiate the role of inclusive competence as an integral part of professional competence, as well as the possibility of its optimal improvement at the quasi-professional stage of the educational process using special pedagogical technologies and methods, including conducting sociocultural inclusive events. Results. It was revealed that masters of the Faculty of Physical Culture have, in general, sufficient and strong theoretical knowledge in the field of inclusion. At the same time, masters who carried out educational activities in traditional forms and in standard organizational and methodological conditions demonstrated unstable, weak skills in applied, practical activities related to inclusive competence. Conclusions. The main reserves for increasing the inclusive competence of master of physical education lie in the quasi-professional sector of the educational process, and the task of increasing the level of inclusive competence of master of physical education, and therefore increasing their overall professional level, can be solved by intensifying and optimizing educational and applied activities at the quasi-professional stage formation of inclusive competence.

Development of equity, diversity, and inclusion competencies in residents and faculty in oncology through formal and informal learning.

9053 Background: In recent years, a growing body of literature has suggested that patients need their clinicians to provide culturally competent care. A focus on integrated and longitudinal training within the domains of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is needed to equip physicians to meet patients’ needs. Oncology is one such specialty that needs strong skillsets in EDI given its vulnerable and complex patient populations. This study explores how physicians within oncology learn about the domains of EDI through formal and informal learning. Methods: Using constructivist grounded theory (CGT), this study explores EDI competency formation at one academic center – the Juravinski Cancer Center in Hamilton ON, Canada. A purposive sample of 16 staff and resident physicians was taken to incorporate variation sampling - including a variety of ages, genders, and work/training experience. Participants were from both medical and radiation oncology. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted. Transcripts were generated, anonymized, and analyzed iteratively. Data analysis followed stages of open, axial, and selective coding through which themes were constructed. Interviews were continued until data saturation was reached. Results: Of the 16 participants, there was an even distribution between men (8) and women (8). Mean age was 43 (range 30-65). There were 5 residents and 11 faculty members. 9 were from medical oncology and 7 from radiation oncology. The major themes generated from the study were: the relationship between EDI competencies and professional identify formation, the role of culture and context in influencing exposure and learning about EDI, and the relationship between formal and informal learning opportunities. Conclusions: This study is the first to explore of how oncologists presently develop EDI competencies through formal and informal learning. The study has discovered the role of professional identify formation as a factor influencing learning, the impact of the culture and context of medicine, and the significant interplay between formal and informal learning in developing EDI skillsets. While much learning takes place informally, informed by clinical encounters and personal experiences, there is a need to marry the informal learning opportunities to more structured formal teaching in the training and clinical environment. [Table: see text]

FORMATION OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "INTEGRATED SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC COURSE «MY WORLD» WITHIN THE NATIONAL EDWEY PLATFORM

The article is devoted to the formation of social competence of children with complex developmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, childhood schizophrenia) and raising the level of professional, inclusive competence of specialists, social educators of rehabilitation centres and other special institutions working with this category of wards. The article highlights a number of legislative documents on professional development of pedagogical staff, identifies free Ukrainian learning platforms for representatives of the educational community (EdWey, EdEra, Prometheus, WiseCow, Ukrainian Google Team, EduHub, Coursera, PostNauka). Based on the analysis of educational content from these educational platforms, the main directions and topics of the curricula of in-service training courses covering aspects of inclusive practice, features of inclusive education, practice-oriented approaches to working with children with developmental disabilities, including in wartime, are presented. The article highlights training courses for parents and representatives of children with developmental disabilities that contribute to the development of inclusive competence, open up opportunities for expanding the correctional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for correct and effective work with children with developmental disabilities. The deficit of advanced training courses for social workers and specialists working with children with complex developmental disorders is outlined. The content of the author's "Integrated social and artistic course "My world" for children with complex developmental disorders" as an opportunity for advanced training of pedagogical and social workers within the National Edwey Platform is revealed, the results of students' training / check for the period of study are highlighted.

Phenomenology of the inclusive potential of the family as a factor in socialization of children with disabilities

Introduction. The lack of tools for studying the potential resources and capabilities of the family, as well as the search for optimal strategies and mechanisms for the real inclusion of people with disabilities in all spheres of public life is on the current national and international agenda. Aspects of rehabilitation potential of the individual and the environment, educational potential, functionality and effectiveness of the family, competence, including inclusive competence, are considered for a comprehensive analysis of inclusive potential of families raising children with disabilities. The emphasis is shifted to understanding the potential of the family as a factor in socialization of children with disabilities. The article aims to systematize and scientifically analyze ideas about the potential opportunities and resources for the socialization of children with disabilities and their families, followed by justification of the criteria base and mechanism for assessing the inclusive potential of families. Materials and methods. Within the framework of interdisciplinary scientific discourse, a model of a criteria base and of mechanism for analyzing and assessing the inclusive potential of a family raising a child with disabilities is proposed. The basis for constructing such model is decomposition of groups of competencies through indicators of parental effectiveness based on formalization. Results and discussion. Based on the analysis of the terminological field related to assessing and developing family potential in matters of development and socialization of a child with disabilities, the author’s positions on ‘inclusive family potential’ are presented. Some socio-psychological phenomena are considered that reflect the capabilities and resources of both the children themselves and their social environment. Particular attention is paid to indicating the functional effectiveness of parents of children with disabilities. Conclusion. The discussed model for assessing the inclusive potential of families raising children with disabilities has a universal design, formed as a result of initial testing and expert assessment. This approach allows for a comparative analysis of individual indicators and assessment of the influence certain factors exert on the effectiveness of accompanying children of different categories of disabilities. Systematically analyzing individual groups of parents’ inclusive competencies allows optimizing their inclusion in comprehensive support of children with disabilities.

Preparation of Future Teachers for Organising a Health-Preserving Inclusive Space in Educational Institutions

The purpose of the research consists in analysing the current state of training future teachers for the organisation of a health-preserving inclusive space. The identified problems are actualised by the growing role of inclusive education, which is aimed at teaching children with different educational needs and disabilities. For realising the goal of the research, a number of theoretical (analysis, synthesis, abstraction, induction, deduction, generalisation) and empirical (observations of the educational process of a higher education institution, in which future teachers undergo professional training), study of documentation (academic programs, curricula, syllabi)), questionnaire) methods. In particular, the documentation of Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University of Drohobych has been studied, and 120 students of the first (bachelor’s) and the second (master’s) degrees of higher education have been surveyed. The conducted research has proved the ability of a modern higher education institution to form specialists with developed inclusive competence. This is facilitated by the systematic work of the higher education institution regarding the formation and implementation of academic programs for training future teachers and regarding the inclusion of a number of educational components, which are aimed at forming inclusive competence and future teachers’ relevant skills in the process of pedagogical practice.

SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE COMPETENCE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS UNDER MARTIAL LAW

The article presents the results of modeling the system of inclusive competence development of specialists in professional and technical education and practical aspects of the implementation of this model in the digital educational ecosystem of the Bila Tserkva Institute of Continuous Professional Education. In particular, the following aspects are highlighted: the content of specialist training for inclusive education of students with special educational needs in the course (attestation) period; the features of scientific methodical support of continuous professional development of teachers in the inter-course (inter-test) period; the possibilities of using the resources of the digital educational ecosystem of the Bila Tserkva Institute of Continuous Professional Education to study and spread the best educational practices of organizing inclusive education for students with special educational needs. Key words: competence, inclusive competence, inclusive education, education seekers with special educational needs.

Болашақ арнайы педагогтардың инклюзивті құзыреттілігін қалыптастырудың психологиялық-педагогикалық негіздері

One of the main changes in the world educational practice is the formation of the term inclusion (integration) instead of the term integration (integration into a single whole). While Integration provides for the adaptation of the child to the requirements of the system, inclusion provides for the adaptation of the system to the needs of the child. At the same time, one of the problems that need to be solved when implementing the country's inclusive education system is the qualification of personnel and making changes in the process of training future teachers. Of particular importance is the problem of the formation of inclusive competence, of which professional competence is an integral part. To date, the problem of the formation of inclusive competence of future teachers has not been sufficiently studied in theoretical and practical aspects. The article analyzes scientific, psychological and pedagogical sources, where the psychological and pedagogical foundations of the formation of inclusive competence among future special teachers are considered. The analysis showed that the definition of the concept of «inclusive competence of future special teachers» is considered by various authors in psychological and pedagogical research and «inclusive competence» belongs to the category of professional competencies, which has its own structure. The structure of inclusive competence of future special educators refers to professional competencies and consists of certain components. Taking into account these components determines the success of the formation of inclusive competence among future special teachers.

Phenomenology of the inclusive potential of the family as a factor in the socialization of children with disabilities

Introduction. Lack of tools for studying the potential resources and capabilities of the family, as well as search for optimal strategies and mechanisms for the real inclusion of people with disabilities in all spheres of public life is on the current agenda of national and international initiatives. For a comprehensive analysis of inclusive potential of families raising children with disabilities, aspects of the rehabilitation potential of the individual and the environment, of educational potential, functionality and effectiveness of the family, and of competence, including inclusive competence, are considered. The emphasis is shifted to understanding the potential of the family as a factor in the socialization of children with disabilities. The article aims to systematize and scientifically analyze ideas about the potential opportunities and resources for the socialization of children with disabilities and their families, and to justify the criteria base and mechanism for assessing the inclusive potential of families. Materials and methods. Within the framework of interdisciplinary scientific discourse, a model of the criteria base and mechanism for analyzing and assessing the inclusive potential of a family raising a child with disabilities is proposed. The basis for constructing the model is the decomposition of groups of competencies through indicators of parental effectiveness based on formalization. Results and discussion. Based on the analysis of the terminological field related to the assessment and development of family potential in matters of socialization and development of a child with disabilities, the author’s positions on inclusive family potential are presented. Some socio-psychological phenomena are considered that reflect the capabilities and resources of both the children themselves and their social environment. Particular attention is paid to indicating the functional effectiveness of parents of children with disabilities. Conclusion. The discussed model for assessing the inclusive potential of families raising children with disabilities has a universal design, formed as a result of initial testing and expert assessment of the professional community. This approach allows analyzing individual indicators and assessing influence of certain factors on the effectiveness of accompanying children of different categories of disabilities. A systematic analysis of individual groups of parents’ inclusive competencies allows optimizing their inclusion in the comprehensive support of children with disabilities.

Self-Assessment Inclusion Scale (SAIS): a tool for measuring inclusive competence and sensitivity

Recent studies highlight the fact that the establishment of an inclusive school is regarded as a requirement for the growth of a pluralistic, democratic society in which each form of diversity is welcomed and valued and the maintenance of social justice is a top priority. The aim of this research was to design and validate the Self-Assessment Inclusion Scale (SAIS) and test it in the population of teachers in Greece and Cyprus. The SAIS scale aims to selfassess the participants’ inclusive competence. Its ultimate goal is to help people to consider their skills, knowledge, and awareness of themselves in their interactions with others. The validation of the SAIS scale took place between October 2022 and February 2023 in 401 teachers in Greece and Cyprus using census sampling. The sample consisted of all school grade school teachers. The results of this study show that SAIS scale is reliable, functional and suitable for use in order to measure the inclusive competence of the participants. Moreover, it emerged that the participants were willing to consider their daily actions and behaviours and had some awareness of their own prejudices and stereotypes. However, there is still a lot to be done in terms of formulating plans to lessen harm and make the environment more inclusive for everyone. The findings imply that the participants were willing to consider their teaching methods and behaviour and that they were aware of some of their own biases and stereotypes. In conclusion, the selfassessment scale used in this study to assess inclusive competence was found to be valid and useful in assessing participants’ cultural awareness, knowledge, behaviours, and attitudes. The research team recommends its use as a tool for maintaining inclusion in community settings, schools and other organisations.

The essence and specifics of organizing the teachers training for children with disabilities

In the article, to research the place of inclusive competence in the professional training of future teachers, the ways of forming inclusive competence in the professional training of future teachers, and the development of pedagogical conditions for the formation of inclusive competence, we found out the state of inclusive readiness of future students for inclusive activities among students. The results of the ascertainment experiment showed the need for the formation of inclusive competence in future teachers as early as possible and to continue throughout their lives with the aim of highquality inclusive education of students. For the formation of inclusive competence of future teachers, we identified the components of inclusive competence, clarified the place of inclusive competence in society and the teacher's professional activity, revealed the content of axiological, anthropological, holistic, personal, activity, differentiated, competence approaches, clarified important principles and developed and implemented pedagogical conditions for the formation of inclusive competence with the aim of quality inclusive education of students. As a result of the conducted research, we observe a higher formation of inclusive competence in the experimental groups than in the control groups.

Формирование инклюзивных компетенций будущих специалистов социальной сферы

This article discusses the necessity of enhancing the inclusive competence of future specialists in the social sector during their university education. The experience of implementing a new academic discipline within the framework of the university’s policy on developing inclusive skills is described. The study of student opinions confirms the effectiveness of addressing the development of inclusive competence through the introduction of a specialized discipline into the curriculum.

Formation of inclusive competence of future teachers of Physical Culture as a psychological and pedagogical problem

The article highlights the problem related to the formation of inclusive competence of future teachers of Physical Culture. The analysis of scientific sources, which covered the category "inclusive competence”, was presented. The content of the concept "inclusion" has been clarified as a complex and systematic process of ensuring equal access to quality education (at all levels) for children with special educational needs by designing a system of their education in institutions of general secondary education on the basis of the use of personality-oriented teaching methods, taking into account the individual characteristics of the educational and cognitive activities of such students. It has been determined that markers of the modern inclusive educational environment can be associated with: teachers’ understanding of the need to apply various didactic approaches, taking into account different styles of learning, temperament and personal characteristics of certain categories of children; adaptation of educational (didactic, methodological) materials; the use of various algorithms for differentiating children by the level of their cognitive activity and educational prospects. On the basis of the study of the leading scientists’ viewpoints, the concept of inclusive competence of a teacher of Physical Culture was specified in this formulation: a system of specialist’s formed knowledge of various ways of implementing the principles of inclusion in education and his/her health-saving capabilities; professionally determined skills in the context of developing methods of physical education intended for students with special educational needs; teacher's instructions on creating a barrier-free educational environment, as an organic space for the coexistence of children with "normative" development and children with specific features of physical, emotional and mental health. The directions of positive influence on the formation of inclusive competence of future Physical Culture teachers in the pedagogical university are formulated as follows: saturation of the system of professional training aimed at future teachers of Physical Culture with inclusive content, by means of enhancing the significance of inclusive educational practices for the health of the younger generation; activation of students’ independent work to develop individual models of physical education of students with special educational needs without violating the logic and organics of the traditional system of physical education; updating the motivational guidance of future teachers to implement the principles of inclusion in physical education.

Psychological and pedagogical principles of stimulating teachers’ professional development in the system of postgraduate education on the basis of the acmeological approach

The article is devoted to the theoretical and methodological aspects of stimulating teachers to professional development and personal and professional self-improvement in the system of postgraduate education. It is taken into account that the main way for pedagogical workers to obtain education is training, self-study based on the rethinking of self-development and self-improvement. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the essence of the scientific definitions “development” and “self-development” was analysed. Thus, “development” is considered as an active process of personality formation based on improvement. Development involves conscious behavior aimed at improving personal and professional qualities and the desire to achieve effectiveness, increase independence, and the creative nature of activity. “Self-development” is a necessary condition for the self-realisation of an individual, which involves the inner independent desire of a person to enrich their own individual qualities. Active development as well as self-development of teachers is carried out in the system of postgraduate education on the basis of the acmeological approach. The implementation of the acmeological approach increases the need for achievement, motivates teachers to act successfully, promotes them to achieve “acme”. Postgraduate education allows improving objective, subjective, procedural and performance criteria of pedagogical activity. Within the framework of self-development of teachers in the system of postgraduate education, the acmeological approach is based on four main aspects: 1) organising the acmeological environment; 2) establishing the acmeological position; 3) developing the acmeological potential; 4) improving the acmeological culture. Based on the use of the acmeological approach, the following positive achievements were reached: there increased independence in goal setting, which was based on the formulation of strategic and tactical goals, setting practical tasks, choosing effective ways of achieving the defined goal; it became possible to ensure the creative nature of educational activity on advanced training courses as every student independently created the program of their personal and professional development. The article presents a range of educational programs aimed at improving the level of general competences (speech competence, communicative competence, inclusive competence, digital competence, managerial competence, moral and ethical competence) of teachers in the system of postgraduate education at the Postgraduate Education Centre of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk Pedagogical University. Innovations in the process of organisation of advanced training courses at the Postgraduate Education Centre were analysed. In particular, we mean the organisation of master classes, trainings, roundtable discussions, scientific discussions, international and all-Ukrainian conferences and forums, creative laboratories, methodological workshops, Web-quests, practical simulations, which contribute to increasing teachers’ internal motivation for self-development and self-improvement.