Suaugusiųjų mokytojų profesionalizacija tobulinant andragoginę veiklą ; Professionalization of adult teachers through the development of andragogical practice
The process of adult teachers' professionalization through the development of andragogical practice is analyzed in the dissertation. The need for professionally working adult teachers in current years is growing very rapidly not only due to European Union policy in adult education and economical and social development of the country, but also due to coming huge investments into human resources through European structural funds in the country. The dissertation is seeking for such answers: what kind of adult teachers' abilities are essential for their profession; what is the most effective way in development of those abilities. In the development of the set of abilities for andragog practitioner there was made both profound analysis of andragogical theories and professional requirements for adult teachers. The set of abilities was divided into general and special abilities groups. The dissertation examines various professional development forms. The structures for optimal developmental programs are discussed also. The model, based upon the pre-set abilities of andragog practitioner, for non-formal adult teachers learning, which covers self-assessment of abilities, non-formal learning module, practice and assessment is developed. Empirical research shows how were developed adult teachers abilities due to their participation in the model's activities. There is discussed influence of non-formal adult teacher model for professionalization of adult teachers'; conclusions and recommendations for further development of the model is presented.