Focuses on the self-education of teachers in Russia and addresses topics such as the personalities, characteristics, and qualities of teachers. Explores the productive stages of the autopedagogical competence of schoolteachers by focusing on the value attitude of teachers toward professionalism. (CMK)

Summarizes a survey of over 500 teachers throughout four regions of Russia. Discovers that most teachers feel their skills and development are lacking, particularly in the areas of innovative teaching methods. Outlines a system of steps and goals to be implemented throughout teacher education to rectify this deficiency. (MJP)