CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The book "Cultural Determinants of Teachers' Professional Development" is a fascinating journey through the meanders of education in various parts of the world. The author insightfully analyzes how culture and society influence the professional path of teachers in Poland, Portugal, the United States, and Japan. It is a must-read for every educator who wants to better understand the specifics of their profession in a global context.

• Comparative analysis of education systems in four countries
• Indication of differences in legal regulations and education policies
• Analysis of teachers' aspirations for professional development under the influence of culture
• Considerations on the expectations of individual countries towards teachers
• Showing similarities and differences in the development of teachers' professional identity
• Support for teachers in developing their potential
• Teacher status in the education systems of Poland, Portugal, USA, and Japan

The author presents in a comparative way the cultural and social conditions of teachers' professional development. She points out the differences in the legal regulations of education policies in Poland, Portugal, the USA, and Japan, and analyzes the ways in which teachers strive for their own professional development under the influence of a specific culture. The subject of consideration is the expectations of individual countries towards teachers, ways to support them in their development, and the status in the Polish, Portuguese, American, and Japanese education systems. In the context of these conditions, the author shows the similarities and differences in the ways teachers develop their professional identity.

This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for students of pedagogy, practicing teachers, as well as for people interested in the topic of education worldwide. Thanks to it, it is possible to better understand how culture influences the professional development of teachers and what challenges they face in different countries. The author insightfully analyzes the differences and similarities in the approach to education, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of the situation of teachers in the world.

In the book, we will also find detailed information on the status of the teacher in individual countries, ways to support their development, and the expectations that society places on them. The author emphasizes that the professional development of the teacher is a continuous process that requires taking into account the cultural specifics of a given country. Thanks to this, the publication is a valuable source of inspiration for teachers who want to improve their skills and develop their professional identity.

Petrus Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific publications, hands over to readers a valuable item that will certainly contribute to a better understanding of the role of the teacher in society. This book is not only a comparative analysis but also an invitation to reflect on one's own pedagogical practice and to seek new inspirations in working with students. The book format is 190x130x14 mm, it has 200 pages in paperback.