Development of teacher communication skills as the basis of pedagogical competence

In this article we consider the features of the development of a teacher’s communication skills as the basis for the formation of professional competencies. The effectiveness of mastering communication skills is emphasized. The study reflects the results of diagnosing the level of communication abilities and professional competence of the teacher. The work reveals questions about the importance and necessity of developing communication skills, since it is an integral part of solving problems of interaction of any member of society, and in teaching activities it also serves for the formation and development of pedagogical competencies. Different areas of communication skills are considered, including all technologies of communicative influences necessary for effective communication. The empirical study examined ways to develop communication skills in accordance with modern digital technologies.