ПІДГОТОВКА ВЧИТЕЛЯ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ В НІМЕЧЧИНІ

German experts believe that primary school plays great role in further progress of a person, his career and fate. Teacher training in Germany is in a state of transformation. German and Ukrainian systems of training of primary school teachers have many aspects, but also a lot of differences. In both countries teachers are not only interested in professional training in specific subjects, but also should know how to communicate with people who clearly and convincingly express opinions. The purpose of the article is to analyze the professional training of teachers of primary schools in Germany in order Ukrainian education could take the best in the industry, to ensure optimal conditions for primary school teachers. A prerequisite to enter university in Germany is graduation of a host institution with a certain number of points in core subjects. The criteria to select students are exceptional professional and personal qualities. Most programmes of teacher training are divided into two phases: the first – theoretical study at university, and the second, practical – at school. A complex of disciplines includes teaching, methods of teaching in primary schools, and professional training. Future teachers attend parallel seminars that accompany the practice phase. Number of subjects, their combination, curriculum and training program depend on the type of school where a young specialist wants to work in future, and in what federal land he studies. Training is modular system that clearly structures the course of educational process, facilitates the formation of individual student curriculum and allows him to control his personal results. The modules consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, consultations and projects. Afterpassingthefirststateexam, thestudenthas no righttoworkinschoolanddoesnotreceive a diploma, and should find a placefor a referendariat – a two-yearinternshipbefore his secondstateexam. ThisisthemaindifferenceinthepreparationofteachersatanylevelofteachertraininginUkraine – receive a diplomaonlyafterpracticalworkinschool. The authors conclude that Ukraine and Germany have common goals for solving the problem of teacher training in German and European levels.