The internationalization of teaching: keys to professional development abroad

This article explores the professional development of teachers as subjects of international educational activity. It examines the characteristics of world-class universities that foster such development and promote pedagogical creativity through program and institutional mobility. The study analyzes the significance of the "International Teacher" qualification and highlights the necessity of teacher participation in international integration projects. It also underscores the role of the European Universities Initiative, the Erasmus+ program, and the new strategic framework in fostering teacher professional development within an international context. The article concludes by outlining recommendations, requirements, and strategies for supporting teacher development at institutional, national, regional, and global levels.