THE PROFESSIONAL MOBILITY OF PEDAGOGICAL EMPLOYEES OF PROFESSIONAL (VOCATIONAL) EDUCATINAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SYSTEM OF UPGRADING QUALIFICATIONS

Abstract

The article discusses the system of professional development of teachers of professional (vocational) edu- cational institutions, the functioning and educational and academic activities of the courses of advanced train- ing are revealed. It is pointed out that changes in the development of modern society affect the vocational education, in particular, have a great influence on the training of pedagogical workers in the advanced training courses. The equations of mobility and professional mobility has been researched on the basis of scientific studies, types of professional mobility are analyzed: horizontal and vertical. The academic community dealing with such a problem has been determined. It is noticed that professional mobility of teaching staff of profes- sional (vocational) educational institutions is considered as an important component of the system of their professional development in advanced training courses. In the process of our study different pedagogical methods were used, that is, analysis, comparison, gener- alization, observation, substantiation of scientific psychological and pedagogical literature. The questionnaires for determining the readiness of educators of professional (vocational) education institutions for professional mobility in advanced training courses. The results of the questionnaire have been described and summarized, the relevant conclusions have been made regarding certain categories of pedagogical workers. It was found out that the specific feature of the system of courses for the improvement of professional qualifications of teaching staff of vocational and vocational education establishments is that it involves training only adults who have completed professional education, practical experience, are aware of their own professional needs and therefore seek professional development, as an important condition for further professional self-realization. The conducted questionnaire analysis proved that pedagogical staff of professional (vocational) education
establishments are ready to form their readiness for professional mobility.