1. TEACHERS´ COMPETENCES Milan Slavík Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Institute of Education and Communication [email_address] Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

2. Teacher training – one topic for discussion during Finish presidency 2006. Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008 “ Priority should be give to the examination of the specific learning needs and challenges of vocational teachers and trainers and of the possibilities of making their profession more attractive including continuous updating of their professional skills. Teachers and trainers should be supported in their essential role as innovators and facilitators in the learning environment. A coherent framework should be envisaged to support the improvement of the quality of vocation teaching and training. “ (Maastricht Communique 2004)

4. 1.2 Competence – concept and definition Competence is understood as excellent capability . Competence includes knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences, which has to be target category of profession of educator. Ability to perform or carry out defined tasks in a particular context, at a high level of excellence. Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

15. 3. MODELS OF TEACHERS’ ACTING Thinking before acting. © Slavík Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

16. Thinking in reflective conversation with the situation. © Slavík Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

17. 4. COMPARISM OF TEACHER TRAINING MODELS FROM SOME OF EU AND NON EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TTsystems CZedsystem Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

20. FOR FUTURE MESSAGE Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

21. J.A. C omen ius , 1650 and profitless. Whenever things develop according to his wishes, he does not become high-minded, does not boast, does not become audacious. Whenever something sorrowful crosses his path, he remains himself, is not dreary and low-spirited, does not despair. In short, whoever is wise, suits innumerable morals, as a poet says. We would say: whoever is wise, suits innumerable work...“ „ ...Do you want to identify an educated human being? Look at his deeds, gesticulation, talking and even at his silence... In favourable or disappointing circumstances of life he behaves in a manner that gives evidence that he understands the complexity of things and he is able to distinguish worthwhile things from those that are vain

22. Thank you for your attention! Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008

23. Topics for the discussion: E/ Internationalisation of the teacher training, joint degree programmes. (TT intuitions network) A/ Key competences requested by the teachers/key competences of the trainers. B/ Key elements of the new VET teacher-training model. C/ Strong and weak points of the models implemented in particular countries (SWOT). D/ Initial training and in-service training, continuing education of VET teachers. Milan Slavík, Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 2008