Transformation of the university teachers’ professional competencies structure in the aspect of the modern era requirements

Abstract

The article considers the problem that determines the main competencies of the university teachers’ professional activity and the content of these competencies. The content of the university educational activity is directly connected with the teacher’s professionalism. The task of the university is to form a competent teaching staff, which provides for a high level of training of specialists graduated from the university. Currently, the education system is undergoing changes caused by the growth of society technological development, which affects the content of teacher’s professional competencies. The purpose of this article is to specify the competencies that characterize the professional activity of a modern teacher. The author has identified the key professional competencies of a university teacher, analyzed and presented the generalization the competencies content. The results of the work can be useful for teachers of higher education to determine the direction of professional development, and to design the trajectory of professional selfdevelopment.