Kształcenie nauczycieli edukacji elementarnej w Polsce i wybranych krajach europejskich

Abstract

The author of the article underlines the growth of interest in kindergarten education as a significant link in educational system. Most of discussed problems refer to professional competences of early education teachers and the change of the role of a teacher who works with a young child. Directions of changes in training and development of kindergarten teachers and I-III classes are presented and professional qualifications of teachers from chosen European countries are described. The author also turns attention to the fact that the quality of training has basic significance in ensuring the quality of education as well as improving teaching results. Every teacher needs access to knowledge. Supporting professionalisation of teaching process, culture, self-reflective practice, research among teachers as well as enhancing the status and recognition of teaching profession are equally important.