The article discusses the possibilities of teacher competence development at the workplace. In this context, learning is not considered to be formal academic studies, but is regarded as constant research of one's own action, discussion with colleagues, reflection on one's action, etc. Theoretical statements of the research have been supported by the empirical facts obtained from two different surveys. The first survey was carried out during a seminar at a secondary school in Vilnius with some gymnasium classes (N teachers=73). The reason for choosing this institution for research was that in its mission the school puts emphasis on the development of all its members. The second survey, fulfilled during the A.P.P.L.E. courses, covered 28 teachers from different Lithuanian towns and regions, who had done their action research and prepared the reports. The results of both surveys have made it possible to state that appropriate skills for independent development of competence are necessary. Having had the conditions facilitating acquiring these skills, the teachers were enabled to independently develop their competence using learning resources at their workplace and perceive learning possibilities in everyday situation
