Meta-teaching as a mechanism for the formation of competencies for the continuous professional development of future teachers: conceptual foundations, structural components and effective implementation strategies

In the context of the transformation of modern education, meta-teaching is considered as an effective mechanism for the formation of competencies for the continuous professional development of future teachers. The article reveals the conceptual foundations of meta-teaching, its structural components and functional capabilities in the pedagogical training system. The role of meta-teaching in the development of key skills of future teachers - metacognitive strategies, reflection, critical thinking and the ability to self-study, necessary for sustainable professional growth, is substantiated. Special attention is paid to effective strategies for the implementation of the meta-pedagogical approach in the educational process. The presented theoretical provisions and practical recommendations can be used in the design of teacher training programs focused on the formation of competencies for continuous professional development.

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