Mentor-teachers of vocational schools attended a special training in pedagogical skills. During the three-day training teachers got familiarized with issues as follow:

•  The essence of effective communication;

•  Types of communication;

• Effective strategies to develop pupils’ communicative competence;

• Analysis of pedagogical situation, etc.

It’s worth noting, that teachers also were provided with the information on effective strategies of teaching and learning. Teachers also discussed and analyzed the influence of pupils’ cognitive and physiological state on their motivation. They also got familiarized with strategies and recommendations concerning the above mentioned issues.

The training was attended by teachers invited from 16 vocational schools.