The level of formation of Transversal competence in the context of higher education: The case of Kazakhstan

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of this study is underscored by the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, characterized by technological advancements, shifts in the labor market, and ongoing environmental and political changes. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to enable students to understand the importance of transversal competence. Methodology. The research methodology was based on a systematic and comprehensive approach. The questionnaire was conducted to determine how well students could understand and perceive the concept of transversal competence. Results. This article discusses the components and methods of transversal competence of students as citizens in accordance with the education system in the context of a post-industrial society. During the analysis, a questionnaire of the TRANSMOD project (2014) was used for analyzing the formation of transversal competences and transversal skills in the educational programs of the specialties �Pedagogy and Psychology� of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The level of development and the importance of developing transversal competences of students in higher education system were considered. Conclusions. Based on the results of the survey, it was concluded that in the modern education system it is necessary to provide new professional disciplines aimed at developing transversal competences. In conclusion, it is obvious that teaching staff have a special place in the formation of both professional and transversal competences in the training of future specialists. Keywords: skills; digital society; questionnaire; professional disciplines; teaching staff