Development of the educator's readiness to share knowledge

The article deals with the topic of the need for professional development of teachers taking into account the trends of modern society. One of the aspects that contribute to the professional development of the educator is the sharing of knowledge. Based on the analysis of scientific research, it is concluded that knowledge sharing is important for improving the quality of education. This concept is defined and its structure is presented. A survey of general education teachers in the Chelyabinsk Region was conducted. Barriers to active exchange of knowledge in the pedagogical environment are identified. The results presented show that teachers are not sufficiently prepared to share knowledge. The options for developing teachers' readiness for this process are described: the directions and forms are highlighted. The conditions facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the general education organization are described. The features of professional development of teachers are presented, which contribute to their activation in professional interaction.