Abstract

The article considers the role of multimedia educational environment in the development of professional competence of a foreign language teacher. The researcher's views on the issues related to the professional competence requirements of a foreign language teacher are presented. Such concepts as" professional competence", “Multimedia", "multimedia educational environment " are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the potential of mixed education models in creating a multimedia educational environment and creating real conditions for the teacher's role in multimedia interaction and professional development of a foreign language teacher. The authors of the article emphasize that students develop their independence in the process of teaching a foreign language using the tools of Information Technology. However, the role of the teacher does not decrease, it is changed. At the same time, the teacher must monitor the activities of the students and direct their activities in the right direction. The article reviews the results of the surveys of Foreign Language teachers and looks for promising ways to increase the professional competence of a foreign language teacher.