Аналіз теоретичних засад самоосвітньої діяльності науково-педагогічних працівників закладів вищої освіти

Abstract

The article highlights the results of a scientific study on the problem of self-education of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions. The relevance of the research topic is emphasized, which is due to the need to use self-education as a tool for self-realization, self-actualization and selfimprovement of scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions. It is noted that the self-educational activities of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions should be considered as an integral part of their professional development. Different approaches to defining the concepts of “self-education” and “self-educational activity” are highlighted. The author's definition of self-educational activity of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions is presented. On the basis of the analysis of scientific sources, the essence of self-educational activity of scientific and pedagogical workers of higher education institutions is clarified. A thorough analysis of the content, structure, characteristic features, functions of selfeducation activities, as well as its features is carried out. The basic principles of self-educational activity of scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions are highlighted. It is summarized that in order to carry out self-educational activities, research and teaching staff of higher education institutions should be aware of the personal and social significance of their self-educational activities, have value orientations, motivation and an internal need for systematic updating and enrichment of professional knowledge, develop emotional and volitional mechanisms for overcoming difficulties, and also possess a set of self-educational skills. Promising areas for further research have been identified: clarifying the role of the motivational component in the implementation of self-education activities of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions.