Conceptual basis of continuous education of a rural teacher
Conceptualization and concepts are considered as an absolute and necessary scientific justification for the modernization of systems and subsystems of modern education. Conceptualization refers to the processes of systematization of ontological ideas and representations, their introduction into educational practice, ensuring their theoretical organization and justifying progressive changes. The concept is a product - result of conceptualization, scientifically based on directions for transformations. Concepts in the field of education are based on historical and pedagogical analysis (traditions - forerunners), analysis of the current state and trends (innovations) that are potential for implementation. Continuous pedagogical education is recognized as the main direction of the development of education in the world and in Russia. In pedagogical education it has a priori relevance. Accordingly, it is important to ensure the continuity of all stages (pre-professional, professional, post-professional) and all levels (formal, non-formal, informal) of education of a modern rural teacher. Continuing education of a rural teacher is done due to the traditional and the modern specifics of professional activities in rural schools and in the rural society, which is a direct projection, i.e. direct reflection of the peculiarities of the rural educational organizations and a socio-cultural educational situation in rural areas of modern Russia. The scheme-structure of the concept of continuous education of a teacher of a modern rural educational organization is proposed. Its central idea is the ascent of the teacher to the mega-goal - to the Ideal image of the Rural Teacher. The essence means the consistent progress of a person from the level of «pedagogical inclinations» to the level of «orientation to pedagogical activity», then - to «readiness» and to «high skill». The central new formation is the teacher's readiness to implement professional activities in a rural educational organization that functions in the modern socio-cultural educational situation in rural areas. The article reveals the mega-goal of this concept - the Ideal image of a Rural Teacher as a reference point for professional development and self-development of a rural teacher in modern Russia.