Pedagogical studio as a form of advanced teacher training

Introduction. Currently, emphasis is placed on the comprehensive support of pedagogical strategies aimed at creating innovative programs and educational environments.This requires a rethinking of stereotypes on the innovative activities of the modern teacher. Methodology of the research. The pedagogical studio is considered as a creative intraschool form of the teachers'professional association in the system of methodical work of general educational institutions, along with the pedagogical council, methodological associations, and the library methodological work. Results of the research. The modern development of the pedagogical education system reflects the changes of the advanced teacher training system in the pedagogical, psychological, educational and methodical aspects; the search and development of new content and forms of training organization are required. Discussion. The main objectives of the pedagogical studio are: improving the schoolteacher'sskills, developing the teacher'sprofessional and creative activity, forming the professional and pedagogical orientation of the teacher's personality, increasing their interest in teaching, mobilizing the mental forces for creativity and activity, developing abilities and capabilities, personal-pedagogical views. Conclusion. The general pedagogical, psychological, methodical and educational components of the professional development of school teachers in the pedagogical studio have been revealed. Pedagogical studio as a form ofthe advanced teacher training in the system of school methodical work based on experimental work proved to be effective; it allows to advance the level of teaching and improve the teachers'methodological creativity. © 2018.