ETHNO-CULTURAL COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF SPECIALISTS IN HUMANITARIAN SPECIALTIES IN THE PROCESS OF EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

Abstract

The authors investigate the development of the ethno-cultural component of the activities of specialists in humanitarian specialties in the process of educational practices. In modern conditions of multi-ethnic interaction in society, the acquisition of an ethno-cultural component in the process of educational practices is an important condition for training specialists in humanitarian specialties. In the conditions of war, when many teachers went abroad, and in the conditions of expansion of international cooperation, when foreign partners helped Ukraine to fight against the aggressor, ethno-cultural competence helped to establish new productive forms of partnership interaction and business relations. The ethno-cultural component of the activities of a humanitarian specialist with people of other nationalities contributes to a better understanding of their cultural needs and the development of the ability to interact and cooperate with them. It is important for a humanitarian teacher not only to master the language, culture, worldview, and psychological characteristics of other peoples, not only to adopt other people's experiences but also to spread his own based on his own Ukrainian identity. The formation of the ethno-cultural component of activity will allow specialists in humanitarian specialties to reveal the peculiarities of the worldview, behavior, and activities of representatives of other peoples determined by their traditional culture. The ethno-cultural component of the activities of a specialist in humanitarian specialties will enable him to effectively influence and prevent negative manifestations of the ethnic culture of young people. The ethno-cultural component of the activities of humanitarian specialists is a crucial component of professional activities with foreign partners and migrants.
 The article proves that the development of the ethno-cultural component of the activity of specialists in humanitarian specialties in the process of educational practices is a necessary element of their further professional activity. It is significant to develop practical skills related to the psychology of different ethnic groups, ethnic cultures, and religions of the world, intercultural communication, national consciousness, ethnic tolerance, identity, and national state-building during the educational practices of specialists in humanitarian specialties. 
 To ensure the high-quality training of specialists in humanitarian specialties and their acquisition of the necessary ethno-cultural component in their future activities, the authors suggest the introduction of various educational practices, as well as the educational disciplines «Modern Regional Cultural Practice» and «Folk Artistic Culture» into the educational programs of training specialists in humanitarian specialties.
 The possibilities of technologies for the organization of ethno-cultural practice are considered (in particular: ethnographic expeditions to the places of compact residence of various ethnic groups and the collection of ethnographic material; independent work on the planning of ethno-cultural work in educational and cultural institutions; preparation of reports at mini-conferences; conducting research and ethnographic work; scientific circle) and practical technologies of ethno-cultural activity (in particular: participation of future specialists in humanitarian specialties in folklore groups; involvement in scientific activities, participation in contests and defenses of scientific works; familiarization with methods of recording folklore, regional household traditions, rituals; participation in ethno collectives and folklore ensembles; involvement to ethno-evenings and folklore events; independent research and ethnographic activities; researching the peculiarities of Ukrainian embroidery in one’s region; recording legends and beliefs about work; gathering a collection of ancient household and household items; studying little-known labor customs and rites of a particular ethnic group; systematization of folk humorous creativity, etc.).