IMPROVING MECHANISMS FOR ORGANIZING THE CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN GENERAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS: ANALYSES, CHALLENGES, AND SOLUTIONS

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This article examines the current state of the continuous professional development system for teachers of informatics and information technology, presents the results of a comprehensive analysis, and outlines practical outcomes related to the enhancement of both the content and organizational mechanisms of the continuous professional development framework.. Keywords: continuous, system, mechanism, professional development, continuous professional development. Introduction. Like all spheres of our lives, the modernization of the education system remains one of the most pressing issues of today. In the system of professional development for informatics and information technology teachers in general secondary schools, creating an innovative educational environment, ensuring its full compliance with international standards, and establishing an efficient adaptation system for educators working with youth amid the rapidly changing social life are among the urgent challenges.. As a solution to these issues, the government has been undertaking numerous initiatives aimed at facilitating the continuous professional development of teachers working in general secondary schools and providing them with comprehensive support. Decrees, directives, and resolutions have been adopted, and the tasks outlined in their implementation are actively being put into practice. Including: Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-4963 of January 25, 2021 “On continuous professional education in the system of continuous professional development of public educators" maintenance and improvement of a special electronic platform (http://onlinedu.uz). This platform was launched on March 1, 2021. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 25 of January 17, 2022 provides for the creation of the necessary conditions for continuous improvement of professional skills and efficiency of public educators, improvement of the system of advanced training 145 THEORETICAL ASPECTS IN THE FORMATION OF PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES International scientific-online conference on the principle of "lifelong learning". The credit-module system of education was introduced in the process of retraining and advanced training of public educators. Also, the structure of the system of continuous professional development of public educators, the Regulation on continuous professional development of public educators, the procedure for reimbursement of training costs of public educators from the state budget and the maintenance of the Register. The adoption of these decisions enables the establishment of a continuous professional development system for informatics and information technology teachers in general secondary schools, allowing them to consistently improve their professional skills based on the principle of “lifelong learning” and fostering a healthy competitive environment within the field. Naturally, the introduction of this system raises questions about whether it is a solution to the problems of professional development, whether it is enough for teachers to continuously improve their professional skills and abilities, whether the capabilities of the platform can fully meet the needs of users. will come. In fact, the innovations that are interpreted in each society, along with their usefulness, create a number of problems that require constant improvement of the system. The analysis studied by the department shows that the introduction of this system in in-service training has identified a number of organizational and technical problems. Including: Organizational: it was observed that the course content materials were insufficient, users did not have skills about the system and its capabilities, and had problems with registration, attendance, and a number of other problems. Technician: The sharp increase in the number of users of the system necessitated the need for high-speed Internet service and Servers with strong parameters. Failure to address these issues will result in inconveniences for learners in using the system. In order to overcome the technical and organizational problems in the above-mentioned system, the research department for the introduction and development of the electronic platform "Continuing Vocational Education" conducted a campaign on the capabilities and use of continuous systems. studies were conducted. Including: Organizational: more than 20 roundtables, more than 30 webinars, more than 50 telegram voice chats, more than 10 practical seminars and continuous 146 THEORETICAL ASPECTS IN THE FORMATION OF PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES International scientific-online conference trainings with professors and listeners of regional training centers and students studying through the platform. interviews were conducted. Including more than 300 roundtables, more than 100 webinars, voice chats through more than 1000 telegram channels, more than 150 workshops and continuous surveys were conducted. At the same tim