Turkana Ali Nabiyeva

RESEARCH ON TEACHER TRAINING IN AZERBAIJAN AND SEVERAL OTHER CIS COUNTRIES

Abstract. This article examines the evolution and current landscape of teacher education in Azerbaijan and other CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, focusing on reforms, institutional development, and pedagogical innovations in the post-Soviet period. The study also analyzes the functional role of key state institutions, such as the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which has played a significant role in establishing systematic and continuous professional development for educators.

Keywords: Teacher training, Azerbaijan, CIS countries, professional development, inclusive education, educational reform, pedagogical innovation