Training issues teachers of technical education

Abstract

Teacher continuous training is a long life learning activity that starts before the initial training and continues throughout the teaching career (Fullan, 1992). The key objectives of teacher training in European countries are: individual and professional development by acquiring new skills (teaching discipline, introduction to new technologies); enhancing quality of education, knowledge of social ambience. In Romania, teacher training is a social and educational activity designed, operated and developed in order to improve the quality of technical education by linking technical teachers training with of pupils / students needs and interests. The evolution of teacher training activity takes place on the circuit methodology: initial training – continuous training – self-training, essential components of post-modern system of education. Because this profession has a strong influence on society and plays a vital role in the development of human potential and in shaping future generations, the continuous training aims at increasing the capacity of teachers to provide quality education and training.