Щодо зарубіжного досвіду професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців соціономічної сфери до роботи з сім’ями, що виховують дітей з особливими потребами

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of scientists’ views on international experience in the professional training of future specialists in the socionomic sphere to work with families raising children with special needs (master's level). Peculiarities of theoretical and practical training of future specialists in the social sphere (master's level) in colleges and universities of the USA, Canada, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Germany, Poland are discussed. According to the world standards, the selected countries demonstrate breakthrough achievements, a high level of professional training of the target group of specialists. The main approaches to the organization of professional training of future specialists in the socionomic sphere are specified, namely the integration of theory and practice in the learning process, interdisciplinary of programs and disciplines, interactivity of educational process organization, participation of stakeholders, practical orientation of the training (activity of students in social agencies under the guidance of mentors). The emphasis is put on certain teaching methods, specifically on discussion, situational, problematic methods, the use of «reflexive breaks», «open communication», practical activities in the laboratory, group forms of work.