About the book

This book is meant for teachers and others involved in upbringing and education. It consists of two parts. The first deals with the changes of understanding knowledge, learning and teaching in Europe and in the world in the time of the postmodern society. The second part discusses in depth the education of English teachers in the world and in Slovenia. From the book: the changes in the comprehension of knowledge, learning and teaching, professionalism, professional knowledge and education of teachers, pedagogical practice and its meaning for the professional development of students, an outline of the situation and trends in the field of education in Europe and around the world, a summary of the main characteristics of the new philosophy and education for the teacher’s profession, the education of English teachers in the world and in Slovenia, the results of the research: The education of English teachers at the Faculty of Education Maribor, The conceptual framework of the modification of the program for the initial education of English teachers at the Faculty.