TEACHER EDUCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

Resumen

Contemporary education has been marked by profound social, cultural and technological transformations that directly impact teaching and learning processes. In this context, teacher education plays a fundamental role in preparing professionals capable of acting critically, reflectively and innovatively in response to the educational demands of the twenty-first century. This chapter aims to discuss teacher education for the development of competencies and skills in contemporary education, analyzing the challenges imposed by social changes, digital culture and new demands of pedagogical practice. Methodologically, this is a qualitative bibliographic study grounded in research on teacher education, professional competencies, professional development, digital competencies and educational innovation. The discussion is supported by authors such as Freire, Perrenoud, Tardif, Nóvoa, Moran, Castells and UNESCO. The findings indicate that teacher education must go beyond the mere transmission of theoretical knowledge, promoting the development of competencies related to pedagogical mediation, critical thinking, inclusion, collaboration and the ethical use of digital technologies. It is concluded that both initial and continuing teacher education are essential for building an educational system capable of responding to contemporary challenges while maintaining its commitment to human and civic development.