DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCIES FOR EDUCATORS: A CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FOR INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES

Abstract

Continuing teacher education has become a fundamental element in the development of teaching competencies capable of responding to contemporary educational transformations. In increasingly complex school contexts, marked by diversity, the advancement of digital technologies, and the demand for more participatory pedagogical practices, it is essential to rethink the training models offered to educators. This article aims to analyze the development of competencies for educators through a continuing education course focused on innovative pedagogical practices. Methodologically, this is a bibliographic study with a qualitative approach and a descriptive-analytical design, based on recent scientific publications and normative documents addressing teacher education, pedagogical and digital competencies, and active methodologies. The results indicate that continuing education courses structured as formative pathways emphasizing the articulation between theory and practice, pedagogical support, and peer collaboration show greater potential to impact teaching practice. Furthermore, mediation, intentional planning, assessment aligned with innovative practices, and the critical use of digital technologies emerge as central teaching competencies. It is concluded that continuing education, when contextualized and institutionally supported, strengthens teaching practice and promotes more meaningful teaching and learning processes.