TECHNOLOGY OF FORMING THE FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Abstract

Purpose. The requirements for training teachers for the general education system in the Russian Federation are defined by the Federal State Educational Standard for Higher Education in the field of "Pedagogical Education". The standard document defines universal and general professional competencies that are mandatory for all education (preschool, primary, basic general education and others). Professional competencies are defined on the basis of the professional standard "Teacher", specifically for each field and type of professional activity. The subject of the analysis is the search for an approach to forming the future primary school teachers' professional competencies. The main purpose of the article is to describe the technology of forming the future primary school teachers' professional competencies within a specific academic discipline. Methods. The research is based on a regulatory documents review, psychological and pedagogical literature analysis, and educational process examination. Results. The article presents the experience in organizing the study of a particular discipline. The discipline provides emotional and personal immersion of the future teachers into the professional activity and practical skills development. The author describes the ways to implement and apply effective teaching methods when organizing various types of classes in higher education institution. Practical application of the results. The findings are of direct practical relevance as can be useful for organizing the educational process in higher educational institutions in terms of the successful completion of basic educational programs and programs of additional education (specifically, retraining).