Keywords
Digital maturity
Teachers’ self-assessment
Professional development
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Abstract
This article aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of assessment tools for teachers' digital competence and the digital development level of educational institutions. The research is based on a comparative analysis of experiences from European countries (Finland, Estonia, Lithuania) and Georgia.
The research findings revealed that teachers' self-assessment processes significantly increase motivation for professional development, facilitate the formation of a collaborative culture, and substantially strengthen educational institutions' capacity for digital transformation.
It is important to emphasize that self-assessment should not be perceived as merely a formal procedure; it achieves maximum effectiveness when it is organically integrated into comprehensive mentoring and professional development programs, which creates a solid foundation for implementing sustainable digital innovations.
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