Abstract:

The paper is focused on the development of academic staff’ competencies, with emphasis on pedagogical and language skills. It is based on the outcomes of the project, “Innovation of the Master’s Degree Program of the Faculty of Military Leadership”. Different strategies were used to determine the academic staff´ needs, wants, strengths, and weaknesses in their teaching practice, with the emphasis on the teaching of foreign students. Through the method of a questionnaire survey and subsequent data analysis, the authors suggest some recommendations and advice for academic staff in order to enhance their teaching skills in English. Thereafter, attention is focused on teaching experience in courses for academic staff, their evaluation, and future strategies.