Comparative analysis of the requirements towards modern Russian and European teachers in the context of changing social interaction (based on the teacher manifesto for the 21st century "Education for change. Change for education")

The paper analyzes the Teacher Manifesto for the 21st Century «Education for Change. Change for Education» as a response of the modern European teaching community to the changes in the modern social interaction. Social changes in Russia and in the whole world naturally affect the educational environment, often causing destructive changes. The response to the social changes can be viewed from different points. However, this paper proves that the reaction in the professional teaching community is the most appropriate and prompt. As an example, the authors consider the reaction towards social changes manifested in a document drawn up by foreign teachers. The analysis shows that the requirements to European teachers of the 21st century, expressed in the manifesto, are similar to the requirements to modern Russian teachers. Worldwide requirements imposed on teachers are conditioned by the global changes in social interaction within the context of an open society, developed digital technologies, science, information and communication media, increasing global environmental problems, etc...