Self-education as a component of increasing the integral competence of members of local councils

Abstract

The article is devoted to defining the role of self-education in the context of increasing the integral competence of local council deputies.It is substantiated that as a result of the reform of local self-government in Ukraine the powers of deputies of local councils are expanding. This requires increased attention to the qualifications of existing deputies of local councils, and preparation for parliamentary activities of the most active members of the territorial community and confirms the relevance of the issue of self-education of deputies in the context of improving their integrated competencies.The purpose of the article is to identify and substantiate the problems and prospects of self-education as a tool for the development of integrated competence of local council deputies.The article clarifies the meaning and essence of the concept of "self-education". The purpose of self-education as a means of forming the integral competence of deputies of local councils is determined. The specifics of deputy activity determine that the goals and content of self-education of local council deputies are determined by their individual needs and personal and professional experience, the specifics of the development of a territory, the scope and specialization of deputy powers.The main forms of self-education of deputies of local councils are analyzed. Among them are traditional and innovative. Their essence and content are revealed. Emphasis is placed on the introduction of innovative approaches to self-education of council deputies, in particular, the use of digital technologies in the implementation of self-education and the need to develop digital competencies. Possibilities and significance of SMART-education are considered, its main advantages in the context of self-education of deputies of local councils are revealed.It is concluded that systematic self-education is an important and effective tool for the formation of integrated competence of local council deputies. Its main characteristics are determined. The need for wider introduction of innovative approaches to self-educational activity of the deputy corps was emphasized.