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4. POSITIVE EDUCATION IN PEDAGOGICAL REALITY Valjentová (2022), 5096 of teachers do not participate in innovative educational courses, seminars, methodological days, professional lectures organized by the school where they work. In the implementation of innovative elements in education, several barriers are identified, the most serious of which is the lack of interest of educators. In the survey, 45% of respondents have a change, an innovation in the educational approach associated with a set of positive emotions. So the results create a negative image of the professionalism of the pedagogue, while international and national documents draw attention to the need for increased professionalism and continuous professional development of pedagogues — European Commission, 2014 (Orosova, 2020). b) Optimal working conditions and environment The optimal school environment of the school in the educational reality supports the interest, inspiration, engagement of teachers for various creative activities that multiply the feelings of happiness, motivation and respect. Up to 60% of respondents agree with the statement and are convinced that they are doing well in their schools. An important determinant of the educational environment is the secondary school environment. Zelina (2018) and Baranyai (2016) agree with the opinion that an administrative type of school rules in Slovakia, which does not support creative working conditions for teachers and does not support positivity in the working community and the working process. The reflection of working conditions in current, modern times and the needs of society contribute to the timelessness of education, the relevance of the need to develop students’ life skills, and the needs of society. c) I prefer the face-to-face form of education and teaching An educational reality in which there is a positive social, emotional, and communication climate is accompanied by satisfaction, happiness, joy, inspiration, and interest. “Face-to-face” teaching in an authentic school and classroom environment creates conditions for teachers to motivate students more easily, support engagement in activities, creatively approach the support of students’ creativity and of course, create and develop a positive classroom and school climate. 2/3 of teachers prefer face-to-face teaching. d) I assign students tasks and activities according to their characteristic personality strengths and individual capabilities Diagnosing and getting to know students’ personalities is a key skill of every teacher. With an individual and empathetic approach, the teacher obtains information about the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities. Based on the mentioned fact, the teacher knows how to project didactic strategies, and prepare teaching material corresponding to the personalities of the students in the class, thus respecting the principle of individual approach and +69 »
