Innovative Technologies as a Means of Forming the Professional Competence of Elementary School Teachers of the New Ukrainian School (NUS)

The article deals with innovative technologies as a way to form the professional competence of elementary teachers of the New Ukrainian School. The relevance of the article lies in the fact that now in order to educate co-educators, a teacher needs to form professional competencies (to be a mentor, a coach, a tutor, an innovator, a facilitator). The purpose of the article: to clarify the meaning of the concepts of "pedagogical technology", "innovative pedagogical technology", "competence", "professional competence"; to analyze articles and publications on the need to implement innovative technologies in the educational process; to consider the meaning of digital competence and professional competence for teachers. Methods of work: analysis of scientific literature, system analysis. Results: as the research on the issue shows, the professional competence of the teacher is based on the fundamental knowledge of the basic subject, general culture and thorough didactic competence. Currently, teachers should develop in children critical thinking, communication and technical skills, emotional intelligence, analytical abilities, taking into account the age characteristics and physical condition of the child. Novelty is a key competence of every teacher, which is life- long learning. Conclusion: the use of innovative technologies, psycho-pedagogical and basic knowledge is a complex necessary for the formation of professional competence of elementary teachers of NUS.