Talent pedagogiczny czy mistrzostwo w zawodzie? Być skutecznym nauczycielem-wychowawcą
Pedagogical Talent or Mastery in the Profession? Being an Effective Teacher and Educator

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to draw attention to the need for the continuous professional development of teachers and educators in the rapidly changing conditions of modern life. The development of new technologies and ambivalence of the preferred norms and values make it necessary not only to follow the changes, but also to prevent their undesirable effects. It requires achieving appropriate competencies. Therefore, the subject of analysis is the pedagogical talent, profession- alism and mastery of the profession.The research problem includes an overview of the positions of selected educators towards pedagogical talent, professionalism, mastery of the profession and the analysis of expectations directed at teachers and educators, their qualifications and competences. The method of critical analysis of the literature on the subject was applied.For contemporary teachers and educators, it is more important to strive for professionalism in the profession than to have pedagogical talent. The latter is given only to a few, while effective interactions are ex- pected from all teachers and educators. Mastery of the profession is achievable for everyone, especially if they consider their work as a vocation and passion. Therefore, during the period of study, future teachers and educators should be made aware of the importance of continuous training and improvement in the profession.

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