Features of the Development of Higher Pedagogical Education in the Context of Professional Training of Future Educators to Work With Preschool Children in the Usa

Abstract

This article explores the specific characteristics of the development of higher pedagogical education in the United States with a focus on preparing future educators who work with preschool children. The article outlines the historical development of the American education system and describes the changes that have taken place in the process of preparing future teachers to work with preschool children.The concept of “professional training”, “early childhood educator”, “collaborative learning” in the context of the professional training of future preschool teachers is revealed. The features of the development of higher predagogical education in the context of professional training of future educators to work with preschool children in the USA are detailed described in the article. The author also focuses on key features of the professional training of future preschool teachers. The qualifications including Associateʼs, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and certificates that can be obtained are specified in the article.The annotation suggests that the paper examines the various approaches, methods, and strategies used to train educators in the United States, particularly in the context of working with young children. Furthermore, the author emphasizes on the various approaches, methods, and strategies used to train educators in the United States, particularly when it comes to working with preschoolers. It also examines the key competencies and skills that future educators need to develop to work effectively with preschoolers and the challenges that they may encounter in the process.The authors note that the professional training of future teachers should be focused on the requirements of the modern world, combining the cooperation of high-quality theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the effective work of teachers with preschool children. Therefore, the article reveals the current state of the higher education system in the United States, focusing on the professional training program for future educators. Overall, the topic seeks to shed light on the current state of higher pedagogical education in the United States and its relevance to the needs of the early childhood education sector.
 Keywords: professional training; educator; future educators; early childhood education; higher pedagogical education; preschool children; preschool; STEM education; educational program; collaborative learning.