The essence of the methodological competence of the teacher

Abstract

In this article, the authors consider the analysis of the methodological competence of the teacher. Interpretations of various scientists of such concepts as “methodological competence” and “professional competence” are presented. The authors of the set of approaches to the study of the methodological competence of teachers selected two main areas. In addition, diagnostic tools are presented to study the level of formation of the methodological competence of the school teachers. The authors came to the conclusion that there is no consensus on the interpretation of the concept of “methodological competence”, but having
examined the definitions, nevertheless, all researchers define the methodological competence of the teacher as a combination of theoretical and practical skills, the skills that shape his ability to search, apply, create different pedagogical forms, methods, teaching technologies for the formation of students' competencies.