Opportunities and challenges for efficient and effective STEM teachers’ competence development

Abstract

In this paper the results from a study, performed in several European countries, are presented, aimed to identify the main challenges which teachers face when trying to implement innovative teaching methods, stressing on the situation in Bulgaria. The overall design of the study is presented and the used research method is described. The main research activities, performed during the study, are outlined and compared with similar research efforts and initiatives. At the end, systematic analysis of results achieved is performed and proposals for further improvement of the competence development of teachers were made.