Practices and Strategies for Teacher Professional Development in Education 4.0

In the era of Education 4.0, characterized by digital learning and rapid changes in labor market requirements, the professional development of teachers becomes a strategic priority for education systems. This theoretical article explores the practices and strategies of teacher professional development in relation to the new requirements of Education 4.0, with a focus on continuous training, adaptability, collaboration and pedagogical innovation. Fundamental concepts such as educational coaching, pedagogical mentoring and professional learning communities are analyzed, in correlation with validated international models and relevant local implementations. The paper includes examples of good practices from Romania, such as the SMART-Edu Strategy, iTeach, EDIS-PED, Aspire Teachers, emphasizing their contribution to the continuous and sustainable training of teachers, supporting the priorities of the European Union. The conclusions highlight the need for a coherent and systemic approach to lifelong learning, considered essential for supporting a genuine transformation of education in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.