The basic principles of virtual environment organization in continuous teacher education and their implementation

the article «Principles of continuing teacher education and the virtual educational environment» examines the principles of continuing teacher education and the principles of organizing a virtual environment, their impact on the formation of a teacher's professional and digital culture. The purpose of the research is a theoretical analysis of the principles of continuing teacher education and the virtual educational environment in the process of forming a professional digital culture in practical application. It is emphasized that lifelong learning is a prerequisite in today's rapidly changing world. Various ways of implementing continuity at all levels of vocational education (SVE, HE, APE) are given using the example of the experience of educational institutions. This study uses teaching methods (cases, projects, trainings, etc.), modeling pedagogical situations, and organizing pedagogical practices in various types of educational organizations and their practical application is analyzed. The article contributes to the development of a methodological approach in the field of continuing teacher education in a virtual educational environment as a condition for the formation of a professional and digital culture. In conclusion, it is emphasized that continuing teacher education in a virtual environment contributes to the formation of a teacher's professional and digital culture.

continuing teacher education, principles, models of continuing teacher education, professional and digital culture, digital educational environment, professional development of teachers, emotional intelligence