Professional Qualities Research Articles

Zakhar Saulovich Katsnelson: the true knight of Science

The article is devoted to an outstanding histologist, an outstanding teacher, a man of exceptional integrity and integrity - Zakhar Saulovich Katsnelson. The authors of this article were interested in him primarily because he is their countryman, a native of the small Ural city of Irbit. Zakhar Saulovich also received his education in the Urals. He entered the medical faculty of the Ural State University in Yekaterinburg, graduated from the Medical faculty of Perm State University. Then Zakhar Saulovich worked for 3 years in Moscow. Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk from 1924 to 1991), and in 1929 he was elected by competition to the advanced postgraduate (doctoral) program He moved to Leningrad, where he lived and worked until the end of his days. Zakhar Saulovich worked as the head of the Department of General Biology at the I Leningrad Medical Institute, then as the head of the Department of General Biology at the Naval Medical Academy. In 1948, he was elected by competition as the head of the Department of Cytology, Embryology and Histology of the Leningrad Veterinary Institute, where he worked until his retirement in September 1976. Z.S. Katsnelson's scientific research covered a wide range of issues of important theoretical and practical importance. In agricultural artiodactyls, he studied the embryogenesis of the adrenal gland, in particular, its fetal cortex, revealed the unfounded theory of capsular blastema, and proved the presence of cellular dimorphism in the medulla. Being a true knight of science and a very principled man, Zakhar Saulovich actively participated in the fight against the pseudoscientific views of T.D. Lysenko and O.B. Lepeshinskaya, which were planted in the first post-war years. He became one of the authors of the famous "Letter of the Thirteen", which debunked O.B. Lepeshinskaya's theory about the formation of cells from non-cellular matter. Professor Z.S. Katsnelson was a talented teacher, a brilliant lecturer, he showed a deep interest in the history of morphology and teaching methodology. The article dedicated to the memory of Professor Z.S. Katsnelson examines the main stages of his life and work, the main scientific achievements, professional and personal qualities.

Role of Health Education Activities in Reducing the Spread of Parasitic Pathogens in the Population

The purpose of the research is to emphasize the role of health education as an important factor in reaching out to the population to reduce and spread parasitic pathogens.Materials and methods. By analyzing the statistical data of Annual Reports on parasitic diseases of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in Kemerovo Region - Kuzbass, the most common parasitic diseases in the population in the region have been established. Sanitary and educational activities were conducted with pre-school and school-age children (students of Grades 8–11) in the direction of bringing to the audience information about the types of parasites of medical importance registered in children and adults in Kuzbass and how to protect themselves from them. Oral and visual information methods were used (conversation, message, lecture, quiz, game, information leaflets and stands, leaflets, brochures, videos).Results and discussion. It is important for a medical student from the first year of the educational process to understand the role of sanitary and educational activities in his future profession as a doctor, and the relevance of personal prophylaxis measures against human parasitic pathogens. First-year students who won a grant in the contest of student ESG projects in the field of ecology and social orientation from Sberbank PJSC on social issues related to the population of Kuzbass with the project “Sanitary and Educational Activities in Parasitosis” implemented their ideas on preventive measures in educational institutions of Kuzbass. The educational activities were aimed at informing the educational audience about the causative agents of parasitic diseases registered by medical institutions among the child population of the region. The “NoParasites” team held talks and lectures on personal preventive measures against parasitic diseases. Brochures were developed and an information stand for parents was installed in the kindergarten. From the point of view of the department's activity the implemented student project has an educational orientation, forms worthy professional and personal qualities in future doctors.

Career change teacher: exploring perceptions from 23 Australian teacher educators

ABSTRACT Career change teachers (CCTs) are heralded in international education policies as key to addressing teacher shortages and increasing quality and diversity in the profession. Using a qualitative approach inspired by Ball’s discursive facet of policy enactment, interview responses from 23 Australian teacher educators were examined. The aim was to determine how these teacher educators spoke and thought about CCTs as well as how they discursively positioned this cohort in the profession. Findings revealed teacher educators described CCTs in multiple ways and discursively positioned them as complex. While the policies may be well intended, the authors point to three possible “perverse effects” of CCTs as a policy solution to teacher shortages: (1) the attrition rather than the retention of CCTs; (2) the valorising of personal and professional qualities over quality teachers and teaching; and (3) the further homogenisation rather than diversification of the teaching profession. Recommendations are suggested for mitigating these possible effects.

ОСОБИСТІСНА ДЕТЕРМІНАЦІЯ ВПЕВНЕНОСТІ У СОБІ ПСИХОЛОГА-ПОЧАТКІВЦЯ В КОНТЕКСТІ ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОГО КОНСУЛЬТУВАННЯ

Purpose. To present the results of a theoretical analysis of the problem of personal determination of self-confidence of a novice psychologist in the context of psychological counseling. Methods. Theoretical research methods included analysis, comparison, systematization, and generalization of theoretical and empirical data on the problem of self-confidence. Results. Self-confidence can be defined as generalized self-esteem, manifested in a positive assessment of one’s skills, behavioral repertoire and results of one’s own professional actions as sufficient to achieve important goals. The psychological aspects of the professional activity of a psychologist-consultant have been considered. The profession of a psychologist-consultant involves intervention in the psycho-emotional space of another person, which makes this process multifaceted and unpredictable, and requires a high level of professional competence, responsibility, readiness for non-standard situations and self-confidence from the specialist. Reflexivity plays an important role in the formation of a psychologist’s confidence, as it allows to understand professional qualities better, evaluate one’s actions and carry out self-regulation. Thanks to reflection, a psychologist can adapt more effectively, improve skills and optimize work, which contributes to personal growth and increased self-confidence necessary for successful professional activity. Successful performance of productive activities requires developed motivational characteristics, such as interest in the work and belief in one’s own abilities to achieve a certain result. For a novice psychologist, achievement motivation is important because it ensures readiness for challenges and increases the ability to effectively apply knowledge in real situations, developing confidence in one’s own competence. Autonomy has also been defined as a determinant of self-confidence, as it allows the subject to act independently, guided by his or her own values and needs, helps to develop independence in decision-making and responsibility for the actions, which increases confidence in own abilities and the effectiveness of professional activity. Conclusions. Self-confidence of a specialist can be characterized as a complex psychological formation based on a subjective positive assessment of one’s own professional actions and results, which promotes effective activity and self-realization in the professional sphere. Personal determinants of self-confidence of a novice psychologists have been defined as reflexivity, achievement motivation, autonomy.

AI Empowered Undergraduate Translation Teaching and Professional Improvement of Translation Teachers

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology (AI technology), the field of education has ushered in unprecedented changes. The application of AI not only provides new means and methods for undergraduate translation teaching but also prompts translation professionals to improve their teaching abilities and professional qualities continuously. The purpose of this paper is to explore how AI empowers undergraduate translation teaching and propose effective paths for the improvement of translation professionals. Through literature review, case analysis, and practical exploration, this paper elaborates on the role and impact of AI in translation teaching and strategies for teachers' professional development, aiming to provide references for undergraduate translation teaching and teachers' improvement.

ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ПРАКТИКИ В ЛУЦЬКОМУ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОМУ УЧИЛИЩІ (40-70-ті рр. ХХ ст.)

The article describes the organization and practical training of future teachers at the Lutsk Pedagogical School. In the process of the retrospective analysis of documentary sources (archive materials), the peculiarities of practical training of students in the Lutsk Pedagogical School since the period of post-war reconstruction have been analyzed. The role of pedagogical practice in the educational process was analysed, its organizational principles, content and forms were defined. It was found that despite the unsatisfactory material and living conditions and the acute shortage of teaching staff in the post-war years, practical training was implemented in the pedagogical school as an integral part of the educational process. It was proved that pedagogical practice was the important means of forming the professional qualities for future teacher, approving the role of a teacher. In the process of research, it was determined that the urgent task of reforming Ukrainian education was the constant improvement of practical training of future specialists for the quality training of a modern competitive teacher.

The needs of family members of people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities when collaborating with healthcare professionals: a systematic review.

Collaboration with healthcare professionals is crucial in arranging necessary lifelong support for people with intellectual disabilities. However, family members often face challenges when collaborating with healthcare professionals. Family members of people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities often encounter many professionals due to medical needs and the severity of their disability. Therefore, providing a comprehensive overview of existing literature on the needs and experiences of family members of relatives with severe or profound intellectual disabilities when collaborating with healthcare professionals is needed to provide insight into how to stimulate and support collaboration. The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Seven databases were systematically searched and a thematic analysis was conducted on 23 studies. Five overarching themes were identified: (1) need for a balanced view of their relative; (2) need for recognition and compassion; (3) healthcare professionals facilitating close and active involvement; (4) desired qualities of healthcare professionals and (5) conditions for successful interaction between family members and healthcare professionals. The results indicated distinct needs that family members had for themselves and their relatives, as well as desired qualities (e.g. trustworthiness) and supporting factors (e.g. information). Furthermore, the review highlighted persisting needs, such as the need for information and empathy, as well as emerging needs, such as the desire to be recognised as experts and to develop personal bonds with healthcare professionals. These insights can inform future research by identifying areas that require deeper exploration.

Police functions: international experience of establishing interaction with citizens and ways of its adaptation in Ukraine

It is indicated that the experience of democratic European countries over the last decade has shown that a key factor in increasing the effectiveness of the police in ensuring security is close interaction with the population, based on a high level of trust. The article examines the international experience of establishing police interaction with citizens and the prospects for its adaptation in Ukraine. Special attention is paid to the study of the Scandinavian model of ensuring public safety during mass events, which is based on the principles of preventive actions, constant communication with participants, effective risk management and a differentiated approach. The analysis shows that the implementation of the Scandinavian model in Ukraine is a complex process that requires an integrated approach. This includes a clear legislative regulation of the status of the “dialogue police”, raising the requirements for personal and professional qualities of the National Police’s leadership team, and improving the staffing system. In addition, the issue of reforming the institution of police service is considered, which is currently characterized by the lack of a clear conceptual vision and the preference for local changes over systemic approaches. To solve this problem, a comprehensive approach is needed, which includes the definition of efficiency criteria, revision of personnel policy, improvement of material and social security, improvement of management and establishment of closer relations between the police and the public. The experience of Eastern European countries shows the prospects for the development of a local model of law enforcement, which allows balancing local autonomy in security matters and integration into the national system. At the same time, there are significant differences in the interaction of local law enforcement with state authorities in different countries. In general, the article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to reforming the police system in Ukraine, taking into account the best European experience. The key is a combination of centralized and decentralized approaches, improvement of personnel policy and establishment of close interaction between the police and the public.

КОМПЕТЕНТНІСНИЙ ПІДХІД В ПСИХОЛОГІЇ ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ТВОРЧОСТІ КЕРІВНИКА ОСВІТНЬОЇ УСТАНОВИ

We’ve shown, that the process of professional creativity is the process of forming a creative personality oriented towards high professional achievements. This process is explained in self-development, professional activities and professional interactions, which, on the one hand, determine the development of the professional creativity of the manager, and, on the other hand, are the result of the formed ability of the individual to professional creativity. The professional creativity of the manager is also characterized by a harmonious combination of basic, dominant qualities that form competence. At the same time, the personal qualities, professional knowledge, abilities and skills of the manager are always explained at the level of professional creativity. The level of professional creativity desired by the manager is achieved to a large extent thanks to a defined, clearly formed professional position (performance of creative activity at an innovative and creative level), based on professional demands, convictions, which, in turn, involve forecasting the expected result of creative activity, formulating clear, balanced and stable criteria for evaluating professional creativity. It has been proven that in the process of mastering by a specialist knowledge about the methods of carrying out professional activities, acquiring the skills and abilities to carry out the latter, the development of the manager’s personality takes place in the direction of his/her preparation for creativity. A high level of professional knowledge, abilities and skills allows the manager to clearly define significant moral values and meanings in the conditions of modern society, not only to make operational and effective management decisions, but also to influence the decision-making of the entire teaching staff, the ability “to lead”, occupying leadership positions, having formed “a working team” of like-minded people, who, realizing their creative abilities in their professional paradigm of the activities, achieve the set innovative goals, receiving from this not only material, but, above all, moral satisfaction. It was determined that a sufficiently high level of in-depth professional knowledge is ensured by the activation of the manager’s cognitive needs, a creative approach to solving problematic tasks and situations, which does not allow the manager to limit himself/herself to only stereotypical approaches in solving management tasks, as well as such tasks that increase the manager’s competence, activate the process of his/her self-actualization. Thus, the more knowledge a manager acquires, the more diverse his/her approaches to solving managerial tasks and problems will be, which, in turn, mobilizes the intellect for the process of transforming new information, inventing creative, innovative ways of modelling a creative product. It should be noted that the professional creativity of the head of an educational institution has certain specific features: the complex, multivariate content of the professional activity, which is characterized by a constant search for productive ways of solving management tasks and problems in unforeseen situations, which facilitates the manager to actualize his personal and intellectual individual capabilities: the latter often prompts the manager to implement a creative approach in professional activity; requires high emotional and volitional stability and high speed of flow of mental reactions in order to invent an original way of responding to extreme and changing situations of the surrounding world; a high level of development of moral and professional qualities of the individual. In this case, we are talking about the formation of the value-meaning sphere of the leader’s personality.

«Языковая личность» - понятие и роль в современном мире

Relevance: In recent years, the Russian Federation has paid close attention to the official activities of employees of the internal affairs bodies from authorities, public organizations and institutions, and the population. First of all, we are talking about the observance by the employees of the internal affairs bodies of the norms of morality and ethics, rules of conduct in everyday life and speech culture. State policy determines the main areas of activity of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation. Thus, in the decisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation it has been repeatedly noted that the successful solution of the tasks facing the internal affairs bodies largely depends on the level of training of the personnel. Fostering high civic, professional, psychological and moral qualities in employees, as well as the formation of a high professional culture, one of the key competencies of which is proficiency in language as a means of communication, strengthening the authority of the internal affairs bodies in society, increasing the prestige of the service are priority goals in the activities of the police and are regulated by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated December 25, 2020 No. 900 "Issues of organizing moral and psychological support for the activities of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation". Therefore, the problem of general language processes occurring in the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation at present leads to the need to study the features of communication underlying official activity, and therefore to its creator - the "linguistic personality". Statement of the problem: The article considers the issues of state support for traditional values ​​in the Russian Federation, the need to protect the norms of the Russian literary language, the role of language in human life. What are the features of the "linguistic personality"? One of the important conditions for the formation of a person's pedagogical culture is the study of pedagogical thought that has gone through a centuries-old historical path. The article considers the main and most significant stages in the development of the education system in the world, as well as domestic pedagogy, the founder of which is K.D. Ushinsky. Purpose of the study: clarification of the definition of "linguistic personality" based on the presented basic concepts of "linguistic personality" formed in world linguistics. Research methods: analysis of modern scientific definitions of the concepts of "personality", "linguistic personality", generalization of the results obtained. Results and key findings: the conducted research allowed us to formulate and propose the author's definition of the concept of "linguistic personality", which is proposed to be understood as a bearer of cultural and linguistic values, endowed with will and aspirations, moods and assessments, and also fully using language in business communication, professional activities and in everyday life.

Analyzing The Problems of Chatgpt in Chinese International Education Based on The Classification of Educational Objectives

With the continuous development of generative artificial intelligence technology, ChatGPT has also had a significant impact on the education sector. ChatGPT can assist in the teaching practice of Chinese international education and has shown positive effects in empirical research. However, there is still insufficient research on the challenges and response measures of ChatGPT for the formation of international Chinese language education. Therefore, based on the teaching practice cases of ChatGPT in Chinese international education, this article selects qualitative research methods in methodology, summarizes the current application status and existing problems of ChatGPT in Chinese international education, and provides targeted suggestions in combination with Bloom's educational goal classification method. Research has found that, In the process of assisting Chinese international education, ChatGPT may lead to the subversion of ethical relationships between teachers and students, difficulty in ensuring the accuracy of generative artificial intelligence, or inability to meet the requirements of the artificial intelligence era. Teachers need to further improve their professional qualities, actively promote changes in educational concepts, and avoid technological dependence.

VOCAL ART TRAINING AT A PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN MUSICAL THEATRE AND EDUCATION

The article is devoted to topical issues of teaching solo singing at a pedagogical university in connection with the development of modern musical theatre and performing tasks assigned to a singer-actor. The authors focus on the main aspects of teaching academic vocal art aimed at fostering professional singing qualities and acquiring vocal and performing culture.

УПРАВЛІННЯ ЛЮДСЬКИМИ РЕСУРСАМИ ЗАКЛАДІВ ОХОРОНИ ЗДОРОВ’Я

Introduction. Significant changes in the functioning of the health care sector determined the transition to a new management system, which is reflected in the management of health care facilities in general and in the management of human resources in particular. The modern development of high technologies leads to the transformation of work and the structure and quality of human resources. The requirements for the professional and qualification level of employees, work discipline, experience, individual characteristics and soft skills, the ability to master new knowledge and acquire new skills are increasing. Therefore, the role and place of a person in the organization is growing and there is a need to change approaches to human resource management. The purpose of the article: substantiation of the theoretical and methodological provisions of human resource management of health care institutions Results. Based on the generalization of domestic and foreign works, the definition of human resources of the organization as a determining factor and the driving force of its development, which combines personal, business, professional qualities, the totality of which, with their continuous development, ensures strategic competitive advantages of the organization, has been clarified. The author's vision of the grouping of requirements for employees of health care institutions based on the competence approach, which takes into account such groups of criteria as basic (the same for all employees within a certain category), professional and general competencies (which can differ significantly even within the same category of employees) is substantiated ). The essence of human resources management as a set of methods, approaches, technologies for creating the necessary conditions and motivation of the organization's employees for the formation, development and realization of personal, business, and professional potential for achieving the goals of the organization, ensuring its competitiveness on the one hand, and the interests of employees on the other is specified. The methodological basis of human resources management has been improved based on the symbiosis of elements of basic concepts and models that determine the fundamental principles, criteria and approaches that take into account modern changes in the environment of organizations, the nature of work, requirements for employees and their positioning as a subject of the management process. The methodological aspects of human resources management have been developed, namely, criteria (competitiveness of human resources, human potential, efficiency of its use, optimal staffing), approaches (complex , institutional, structural-functional, functional, systemic, synergistic), which maximally take into account the specifics of the functioning of organizations. A conceptual model of human resources management has been developed, the main difference of which is the orientation to the person in all its manifestations and the creation of conditions for the development and realization of the personal, business, and professional potential of employees to achieve their own goals and the goals of the organization's development, ensuring its competitiveness. Conclusions. Human resources of the organization are the driving force of its development. They include personal, business, professional qualities. Human resources management consists in creating the necessary conditions and motivating the organization's employees to form, develop, and realize their personal, business, and professional potential to achieve the organization's goals, ensure its competitiveness on the one hand, and the interests of employees on the other.

Professionally significant qualities of teaching producing in the context of digital development: Evaluating the effectiveness by education stakeholders

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problem of increasing the level of communicative culture in future economists in the digital era. The purpose of the research is to substantiate the effectiveness of professionally important qualities of teaching producing in universities of Economics, taking into account the digital format of interaction. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the study is the Pareto optimality principle (2080), which allows the authors to determine the necessary minimum of teaching resources in terms of modern communication knowledge for training economists in the digital age. During the study, an online survey was conducted in order to substantiate the effectiveness of professionally important qualities of teaching producing in the context of the digital specifics of the socio-economic space. The research sample consisted of students and academic staff of economics departments of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Omsk State Pedagogical University, and Omsk State Technical University. Results. The theoretical analysis of the research problem revealed professionally important qualities of teaching producing (communication skills, digitals kills, knowledge of the principles of teaching ethics to create an atmosphere of trust and psychological safety), which facilitate the development of future economists’ communicative culture (motivational, cognitive, and functional components). According to the results of the empirical part of the study, the education stakeholders highly appreciated the effectiveness of professionally significant qualities of teaching producing and their positive correlation. Conclusions. The use of the Pareto rule allows the authors to conclude that the formation of professionally significant t qualities of teaching producing, which make up about 20% of the professional qualities composition for academic staff at universities of economics, determines 80% of the productivity of educational outcomes in terms of developing future economists’ communicative culture. This, in turn, determines the ability of graduates to build communication taking into account the career prospects at various levels of digitalization and interaction with artificial intelligence systems.

INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE OF FUTURE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The article examines the role of industrial practice as an important component of professional training of future specialists in vocational education. Industrial practice is considered a key stage that contributes to the formation of professional competence of higher education students, the development of their practical skills and professional qualities. It is necessary for successful work in vocational education institutions.The purpose of the article is to outline ways and means of improving and optimizing the production practice of future vocational education specialists, to substantiate the conditions for increasing its efficiency for training specialists who are able to fully realize their creative potential in a specific professional activity and quickly adapt to the latest production tools and technologies.Student practice is an integral part of the process of training specialists. It involves a sequence of implementation and is aimed at consolidating and improving general and professional competencies obtained by higher education applicants during their studies, acquiring and improving practical skills and abilities in the relevant specialty or educational program. The author analyzes modern approaches to the organization of industrial practice, identifies its main functions and stages. Methods and strategies that increase the effectiveness of practice are substantiated, and its impact on the professional development of higher education students is also shown. The application of the results of this study in the educational process will contribute to improving the quality of training of future specialists, their competitiveness in the labor market, and successful adaptation to production conditions.

A Study of Factors That Affect Chinese Tertiary EFL Learners’ Willingness to Communicate in Class

Classroom interaction characterizes communicative language teaching. Effective classroom interaction promotes second language acquisition (SLA) and serves as an important means of using the language especially for students in a foreign language context. Willingness to communicate (WTC) has received constant attention since its application to the SLA field in the 1990s. Students’ WTC ensures the quantity and quality of classroom interaction. By analyzing the data from an end-of-year questionnaire in an ordinary Chinese college English class, the present study aims to examine Chinese non-English major students’ general attitudes towards classroom communication activities and two major categories of factors, namely Teacher Factors and Task Factors, that influence students’ WTC in English classes from students’ perspective. The results show that the factors affecting WTC in college English classrooms are multidimensional, with Teacher’ s Emotions (being patient, encouraging, guiding, positive, happy, lively, passionate, trust), Teacher’ s Professional qualities (content selection, class organization, pronunciation, wait-time) and Task Content (usefulness, degree of difficulty, interest) having relatively greater effects. At the end of the paper, direction for future research is given. Second/foreign language teachers are advised to conduct further classroom research and actively regulate these factors for a more interactive English class and thus improve students’ class participation and learning efficiency.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROFESSIONAL READINESS OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN SOCIAL WORK TO PROVIDE COMPLEX SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE FORMATION OF VITALITY

The purpose of the article is to determine and substantiate the structure of professional readiness of future specialists in social work to provide a complex social services for the formation of vitality. Research methods applied: the analysis of scientific publications on the problem of structuring the readiness of future specialists in social work for professional activity and generalisation of the structure of professional readiness to provide a to provide a complex social services for the formation of vitality. Various scientific views and approaches to understanding the structural components of professional readiness have been identified. The article analyzes the content and features of the professional readiness of future social work specialists for the provision of complex social services for the formation of vitality. Based on the analysis of the works of scientists in various fields, the essence of the concepts "readiness" and "professional readiness" was considered. Professional readiness is defined as a complex characteristic of a person, which consists of professional and personal qualities necessary for the successful implementation of professional activities. The professional readiness of future social workers presupposes the presence of a complex of knowledge, abilities, skills, qualities, abilities, and professional orientation, which contribute to the successful realization of a specialist in the social sphere in professional activity. Within the framework of the study, the structural components of the professional readiness of future social work specialists to provide complex social services for the formation of sustainability are revealed, analyzed, and substantiated: motivational-value, cognitive-content, operational-active, personal-psychological, and reflective-evaluative components.

A Study on the Path of Improving the Quality of Mathematics Classroom Teaching in Vocational Universities

This study aims to explore the path of improving the quality of mathematics education in vocational colleges in order to meet the growing demand for high-quality applied talents in society and industry. It analyses the need to improve the quality of mathematics education and points out that mathematics education should not only focus on imparting theoretical knowledge, but also enhance students' practical application skills. To this end, six main paths were proposed, including clear career-oriented teaching objectives, innovative practice-oriented teaching models, flexible adaptation of course content, use of modern educational technology, diversified evaluation mechanisms and teacher training. Finally, it is recommended that vocational universities strengthen teacher training, increase investment in teaching resources, and deepen cooperation between schools and enterprises during the reform process, so as to ensure that mathematics education keeps pace with the needs of the economy, thereby cultivating applied talents with both a solid mathematical foundation and good professional qualities.

Revisiting the conceptualisation and implications of medicine's 'hidden curriculum'.

In medical training and practice, our professional attributes, attitudes, perceptions, character traits and identities are fundamentally shaped by our lived experiences and observations in clinical and para-clinical settings instead of being inculcated through formal curriculum or classroom teaching. For instance, clinical acumen, communication skills and bedside manners are learnt through role modelling and experiential learning in the course of clinical rotations. Likewise, one's attitudes, professional behaviours and inclinations are often also influenced by direct/indirect observations of the actions of others in the medical fraternity in various clinical and non-clinical settings. This is also what is often termed as the 'hidden curriculum' of medicine. In this article, we sought to provide a practical conceptualisation of the hidden curriculum in medical training, which we describe as lived experiences and personal observations of medical trainees and residents in clinical and para-clinical spaces, which shape their perceptions of the medical profession (vocational identity and purpose), patients (patient-physician relationship) and colleagues (intra- and inter-professional relationships), with downstream implications on physician well-being and clinical decision-making. Although this idea of a 'hidden curriculum' has conventionally carried predominantly negative connotations in medical literature, we suggest that it is an inevitable part of medical education and practice, which, through deliberate regulation, can potentially be shaped to create more positive and meaningful effects in the professional development of medical trainees.

Компетенция построения социального пространства отношений дошкольников в системе обеспечения качества профессиональной подготовки будущих педагогов в вузе

The study aims to determine the content and structure of the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships and, based on this, to identify the features of its formation in the quality assurance system of professional training for future educators in higher education institutions. The article analyzes the problem of the quality of professional training for future educators of preschool educational organizations. The scientific novelty of the study lies in describing and characterizing the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships of future educators, determining its structure and content, identifying the components of the competence, and presenting the features of its formation in the educational process of the university, taking into account the requirements of state educational standards. The formation of this competence is carried out through innovative forms, means, methods, and technologies. As a result of the study, it was found that the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships includes professional and personal qualities of future educators that determine their readiness for future professional activities. The structure of the said readiness is comprised of motivational, cognitive, active, and communicative components. The content of these components is substantiated. Features of competence formation in the quality assurance system of professional training for future educators in higher education institutions have been identified.