PROFESSIONAL DEFORMATIONS IN PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITY: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND WAYS OF PROTECTION

Abstract

. This article examines the problem of professional deformations that negatively

impact teaching. It substantiates the importance of protecting against professional deformations

in maintaining teachers' psychological health and improving the quality of education. Optimizing

work schedules, strengthening social support, creating opportunities for professional growth, and

self-help methods are analyzed as key protective measures. It emphasizes that protecting against

professional deformations is a continuous and complex process in which the personal efforts of

teachers, support from educational institutions, and the direction of public policy play a significant

role. This article is intended for teachers, heads of educational institutions, and education

specialists.