Features of competitiveness of teachers
The article discusses the competitiveness from the perspective of professional and personal development of the teacher. The features of competitiveness, taking into account psychological, social requirements of the personality of the teacher are considered here. Given the modern concept of competitiveness, the author analyzes the monographs of Russian scientists, which enhance understanding of the necessary personal qualities for competitiveness. The special attention is given to understanding the socio-sought-after personal qualities of the teacher, through a positive business image, motivation, success. The emphasis is made on the fact that competitiveness is a personality and social-demand indicator of success of professional activity of the teacher at the teacher's personal and the wider set of competitive advantages and above their qualitative characteristics, the more favorable preconditions for the successful employment and selfactualization. This article may be useful for further research in the field. Competitiveness serves as an indicator on which the teacher's success in the professional sphere depends and its relevance. It should be remembered that all personal characteristics and qualities are manifested in competition with other teachers in professional activities. The features of the competitiveness of teachers indicated in this article can both intensify and inhibit the process of personal competitiveness. In modern education, a wide range of personal, professional, socially-demanded competitive advantages of a teacher becomes demanded, and the higher their qualitative characteristics, the more favorable prerequisites it has for a successful career.