Professional Qualities Research Articles

NATURE AND BASIC CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES OF PUBLIC CIVIL SERVANTS

In this article, the concept of professional competencies of state civil servants and its essence are analyzed in detail. The importance of the system of competences aimed at improving the qualifications of civil servants, professional development and service efficiency is studied. The main types of competences, including professional knowledge, skills, personal qualities and basic concepts formed through ethical standards are identified. Based on the analysis of modern approaches and international experiences in the field of public administration, recommendations are given to improve the efficiency of employees.

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING: ANALYZING PARTICIPANT INTERACTION AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF STUDENTS

Work-integrated learning is considered to be an effective tool to help student develop the necessary skills to function in a work environment. Work-integrated learning combines university training and on-the-job training in industry organizations. Work-integrated learningallows students to have real working methods and professional qualities in the context of the work environment even before completing academic studies. This enables students to build confidence in their abilities, improve understanding of the work process, the nature of the skills required in the profession being mastered, as well as the development of employability skills. This is recognized as an important factor in the effective professional activity of university graduates in the workplace. The growinginterest in work-integrated learning requires research and clarification of the processes of joint interaction of participants. The article examines the process of joint interaction of the participants of work-integrated learning. For this purpose, a survey was carried out of direct participants in the process of work-integrated learning at the university -stakeholders (students, academic and industry representatives). The survey allowed to collect primary data on the experience of work-integrated learning and improved the understanding of the process of integration of academic and industry cooperation. The survey of students was aimed at revealing their experience of on-the-job training. They were also presented with a list of skills that they were ableto learn or improve as part of on-the-job training.Questions for academic and industry representatives covered the following topics: the role of the preparatory phase in the transition from academic learning to on-the-job learning; teaching methods and ways to get feedback; integration of on-the-job learning experience into further university education; Improvement of the work-integrated learning system.

SURVEYING METHODOLOGICAL COMPETENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

In the contemporary landscape, characterized by widespread informatization, including in education, there is a growing need for both fundamental and applied training in leveraging information and communication technologies (ICT). This article explores how enhancing the methodological competence of computer science educators impacts the development of students' key competencies. Given the high societal demand for well-educated professionals, educational quality is crucial, necessitating rigorous standards. The article critically analyzes the concepts of "competence" and "competency" from various scholarly perspectives, highlighting the significant role of a teacher's competence in the professional growth of future educators. Practical research focused on developing methodological competence helps students deepen their theoretical understanding, enhance pedagogical skills, and cultivate professional and personal qualities, fostering creativity and independence. It also identifies trends in teacher education within higher education, considering the effects of a two-tier system and professional teaching standards. The article defines "methodological competence" and "professional competence," noting that despite varying scholarly views, it generally includes theoretical knowledge and practical skills. These competencies enable educators to innovate and apply diverse pedagogical methods, thereby fostering student competencies.

Анализ профессиональной культуры сотрудников органов внутренних дел: философско-антропологический ракурс

The article provides an analysis of the professional culture of employees of internal affairs agencies from a philosophical and anthropological perspective. The work notes that two elements can be defined in the structure of professional culture - professional competence and personal qualities. A general description of each of these elements is given. It is noted that it is the philosophical and anthropological perspective that allows us to fully analyze the essence of the personal element in the structure of a certain type of professional culture. From the philosophical and anthropological perspective, three principles on which it is based have been identified: the unity of normativity and initiative; the unity of dynamism and statics; the need for systematic information exchange. These principles are of a dialectical nature and are defining, distinguishing the professional culture of employees of internal affairs agencies from other types. The personal component turns out to be of primary importance, influencing decision-making in a specific situation. Paths for further research into the professional culture of employees of internal affairs agencies are outlined.

СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВО ПЕДАГОГОВ И РОДИТЕЛЕЙ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ГАРМОНИЧНОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ОДАРЕННОГО РЕБЕНКА

The paper studies the problems and difficulties that a gifted child, his or her parents and teachers face in the process of individual development, as well as effective support of a gifted child by his parents and teachers. The professional and personal qualities of teachers in working with gifted children in secondary schools are considered. The functions of teachers and parents in the development of a gifted child are determined. Theoretical and empirical research methods were used. The conditions for close cooperation between participants in the pedagogical process (teachers and parents) in the formation of favorable opportunities for the development of children’s giftedness have been identified.

Exploration of Teaching Reform of TCM Dispensing Technology in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Skills Competition

This paper aims to thoroughly explore the teaching reform of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dispensing technology in higher vocational colleges, with a focus on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Skills Competition. By analyzing the current teaching status and main challenges of TCM dispensing technology, and aligning with the requirements of the skills competition, a series of detailed and practical teaching reform measures are proposed. These measures are designed to comprehensively improve the teaching quality of TCM dispensing technology in higher vocational colleges, enhance students’ practical skills and professional qualities, and ultimately meet the demand for high-quality, skilled talents in the field of TCM.

The Reflection and Practice of Excellent Traditional Agricultural Culture in the Cultivation of Professional Qualities at Agricultural Colleges and Universities

The excellent traditional agricultural culture is an important cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, encompassing rich agricultural techniques, production methods, as well as ethics and social norms. Agricultural colleges and universities bear the responsibility of both preserving and innovating agricultural culture in the cultivation of professional qualities. This study aims to explore the specific reflection and practice of excellent traditional agricultural culture in the cultivation of professional qualities at agricultural colleges and universities. Through efforts in curriculum design, school-enterprise cooperation, and campus culture construction, the comprehensive enhancement of students’ professional ethics, abilities, and spirit is promoted. The research finds that traditional agricultural culture has unique advantages in cultivating students’ integrity, diligence, and pragmatism, and plays a crucial role in improving the professional qualities of students at agricultural colleges and universities.

Structural model of formation of professional and personal qualities of tank university cadets

Structural model of formation of professional and personal qualities of tank university cadets

The The perception of success in learning English as an L2 in the era of globalization – a multilingual student perspective

Resorting to ecolinguistic theories, underscoring the concept of (trans)languaging and methodologies highlighting the need for analytical contextualization (Steffensen, Fill, 2014), the author presents the understanding of success in learning English as an L2 among selected multilingual students of Applied Linguistics at his home university, for whom knowledge of English and other languages is to be a final product of a professional character. Data has been elicited via focus group interview methodology (Parker, Tritter, 2006; Lankiewicz, 2023) with the use of a semi-structured interview and thematic framework analysis. The research findings suggest that English occupies a special place in students’ plurilingual repertoires and its pluricentric character helps them to be legitimate L2 users of their linguistic repertoires who do not measure their success by native speaker standards. The research undertaken offers insights into the process of the language learning evaluation of multilinguals via including their full linguistic repertoires to account for language learning processes.

PREVENTION OF WAR AND ECONOMIC CRIMES UNDER MARTIAL LAW IN UKRAINE

The objective of this study is to elucidate the challenges inherent in the prevention of military-economic crime under martial law in Ukraine. In the light of the study's findings, the authors proceed to analyse the measures to prevent military-economic crimes under martial law in Ukraine. This analysis enables the identification and detailed characterisation of three principal levels: general social, special criminological and individual preventive. In the context of studying the general social prevention of military-economic crime, it has been demonstrated that the formation of patriotism among servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations is unfeasible without the implementation of an appropriate set of state and social measures aimed at fostering the consciousness and behaviour of the individual in anticipation of their future role as a serviceman. These measures must be designed to cultivate a range of qualities, including civil, socio-psychological, moral, physical, military professional and volitional qualities, in order to ensure the fulfilment of both the constitutional duty of Ukrainian citizens to protect the Motherland and the effective execution of combat missions in any circumstances. Within the framework of special criminological prevention of military-economic crime, the study substantiates and proves the need to create mental health units at the level of divisions and brigades, which should be headed by psychiatrists and include mental health officers (licensed psychologists and/or social workers with specialised education who have at least one year of experience in relevant medical institutions). The article establishes that the main purpose of individual prevention of military-economic crime is a positive correction of a serviceman's personality aimed at changing his behaviour from anti-social to law-abiding, and therefore the main measures of individual prevention of military-economic crime in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations should be the following: identification of sources of negative influence that contribute to the commission of military economic criminal offences; examination of the personality of typical offenders; forecasting the individual behaviour of persons prone to commit military economic criminal offences; planning individual preventive measures for identified persons; implementation of appropriate corrective influence on the personality of a typical offender aimed at avoiding the commission of military economic criminal offences; control over the behaviour of typical offenders.

Modern Specialist Training Within the Context of the Problem-Based and Informational Approach (Exemplified by Teaching a Foreign Language)

Today’s challenges modern society deal with require the use of an international language to solve problems of an economic, political, scientific, academic, and sociocultural nature. The authors highlight the importance of a foreign language knowledge emphasizing its additional resources for the professional development of future specialists. The paper subject is the process of foreign language teaching within the frame of a problem-based and informational approach while training university students. The authors look at the process of foreign language mastering at different education levels and analyze the components of the discipline work programs such as “Foreign Language”, Foreign Language in Professional Sphere”, “Foreign Language for Scientific Communication”. The paper theoretical significance is presented by the analysis of the basic concepts of problem-based learning and its importance not only for the successful mastering of a foreign language, but also for the successful vocational training of future specialists who meet all the requirements of the global labor market. The authors also substantiate the relevance of foreign language training for students in the frame of the problem-based and informational approach, and also present the specifics of its implementation. The practical significance of the work is demonstrated by the series of problem-based tasks using different models of problem-based situations for teaching foreign language reading and listening. According to the researchers, such tasks can be used both for developing a foreign language communicative competence and professional qualities of future specialists who have creative thinking and are able to cope with any problems in various non-standard situations in different spheres of human activity.

Preparation of future natural science teachers for the use of digital educational resources during teaching

The article examines the complex aspects of training future teachers of natural sciences to use digital educational resources in the educational process, which is an actual topic of modern pedagogy. Development of pedagogical knowledge, as well as cooperation with scientific institutions and scientists are key components of successful training. The article examines in detail the support of teachers from scientists, the integration of science with other disciplines, and the formation of a positive attitude toward science among students. The importance of the development of scientific thinking, the creation of educational materials, the use of digital educational resources, the formation of professional qualities and the use of an interdisciplinary approach for the training of future teachers of natural sciences is emphasized. The main challenges, such as technological barriers and insufficient funding, which can prevent the use of digital educational resources in the educational process, are highlighted. An important aspect is also professional development and support for innovation in education, which allows teachers to constantly improve their knowledge and skills using the latest technologies and methods. Thus, the preparation of future teachers of natural sciences to use digital educational resources is a multifaceted process that includes the development of pedagogical knowledge, support of scientists, integration of science with other disciplines, development of professional qualities and use of modern technologies. Providing teachers with the necessary support and resources contributes to the successful implementation of these approaches, increasing the quality of education and student interest in natural disciplines. The importance of the participation of scientists in the development of educational programs that integrate various scientific disciplines and emphasize the practical application of knowledge is emphasized. Restructuring of primary and secondary school curricula, as well as optimal professional development formats, are important aspects of improving the quality of teaching. Evaluation of educational programs shows the need for changes in content education and pedagogy. The support of teachers from scientists, the integration of science with other disciplines and the formation of a positive attitude towards science among students are considered. The development of competencies, including scientific thinking, the creation of teaching materials, the use of digital resources and an interdisciplinary approach, are key to the preparation of future teachers. Challenges, such as technological barriers and insufficient funding, are discussed, as well as prospects for improving skills and supporting innovation in education. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation of future natural science teachers to use digital educational resources and highlights important aspects of this process with an emphasis on teacher support and development of their competencies

Parents' lived experiences regarding the decision‐making process on reasonable accommodations for their child with SEN—An IPA analysis

AbstractReasonable accommodations (RA) for children with special educational needs (SEN) need to be decided in collaboration with all stakeholders. Even though parents play a crucial part in the inclusive school trajectory or their child with SEN, they often miss a clear role in this decision‐making process. In this research, using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), six parents of children with SEN were questioned. The analysis showed that parents are bound to the decisive character of school professionals and find themselves along the spectrum of being actively involved to being followers. There are often opposite perspectives, and in many cases insufficient RA are decided upon according to parents. This resulted in diagnostic trajectories and a search for support outside the school environment. In many cases, parents perceived the decision‐making process on RA for their child with SEN as a life‐long journey and a never‐ending process. In the end, enabling factors were expressed by parents that facilitated the decision‐making process on RA.

Digitalization as a factor of labor market dynamics

Dedicated to studying the impact of digitalization on the labor market and employment. The existing approaches to the essence of the concept of digitalization are considered, the ongoing changes in the labor market are analyzed, options for classifying the new composition of professions are presented depending on their exposure to digitalization, and an analysis of modern requirements for the social and technical skills of employees due to the active use of new technological tools is carried out. Statistical data on the dynamics of the prevalence of digital skills is presented, the influence of digital technologies on professional requirements and personal qualities of potential employees is revealed. Attention is paid to new forms of employment, such as the gig economy and working with distributed teams, showing their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the challenges they pose to society. It is shown that in modern conditions the requirements for the employee’s adaptive ability, the presence of a certain flexibility of thinking and behavior, and a deep understanding of the consequences of his activities are increasing. It is concluded that workers’ skills in using digital technologies are becoming one of the determining factors in the labor market and affect a person’s status in work. Modern society needs a worker with a broad scientific and technical outlook and a desire to acquire new knowledge. The key trends in the digitalization process in the near future are highlighted, and recommendations are offered to employees for adapting to new changes in the labor market.

Leadership as an important component in the competencies of a young specialist

An innovative economy needs for highly qualified personnel with new competencies of the future. Presents the most demanded competencies of young professionals. The article shows that leadership and involvement are considered the main of the key skills. Leadership is a factor in increasing the efficiency and development of organizations in any sphere of the economy. The programs for the development of cross-professional skills are listed. Railway transport is widely supported by the development of leadership competencies of specialists. Main directions of the Quality Management System of Russian Railways are given. Discusses the possibilities of leadership development and universal leadership qualities. They are can be acquired in the learning process. In the article written opinion of employers that institutions of professional and higher education are positioned not only as sources of knowledge, but also as sources of formation of leadership potential and such qualities of students as purposefulness, adequacy, flexibility of thinking, responsibility. Concludes that it is necessary to form the leadership potential of students. The development of railway transport is impossible without interaction of educational institutions and the real sector. Discusses opinion that high-quality professional training and leadership qualities will create high motivation among graduates. Quality education and cross-professional skills will develop new leaders to strengthen the innovative potential of the country.

Transformation of the Competencies of Students of a Pedagogical University in the Process of Organizing Professional and Mobile Practice

To the problem statement. The article deals with the problem of training profes-sional and pedagogical personnel, which does not meet the modern requirements of professional ed-ucation of future teachers, who are called upon to teach students of the secondary vocational educa-tion system after graduating from a vocational pedagogical university. The basis of this problem is the duality of the content of the activity of teachers, who need to possess not only psychological and pedagogical competencies, but also to master the experience of professional activity in working specialties. This requires a comprehensive transformation of the psychological, pedagogical and professional production competencies of the future teacher of the vocational education system. The purpose of the article is to show that in a professionally oriented environment, the trans-formation of competencies, the complex professional and personal formation of the future teacher of the secondary vocational education system (SPE) is more successfully carried out. The author of the article suggests a solution to this problem through the organization of an industrial practice, which he modernizes as a professionally mobile practice. R. H. Iskhakov argues that the professional personal quality formed in the conditions of this type of practice as professional mobility will contribute to the transformation of the psychological, pedagogical and professional production competencies of the future teacher of the vocational education system. Professional mobility is becoming one of the key conditions for the transformation of the competencies of a future teacher of vocational education. The author of the article presents the basic concepts of transformation and professional mobility at a sufficient and necessary level in the context of the article. The article has scientific and methodological significance, as it presents the methodology of organizing professional and mobile practice. Not only types of practices are presented. but also elective courses that students master before starting the practice itself. Successful organization of professional and mobile practice is possible on the basis of a dual approach to the organization of training – mutual cooperation between representatives of the university and educational organizations of vocational education, on the basis of which the above–mentioned practice of students of a vocational pedagogical university is conducted. In this collaboration, the important role of the master mentor is defined. This concept has been tested in the context of scientific research, the results of which the au-thor presented in the article. The level of formation of professional mobility among students in the conditions of scientific research will be determined by integral criteria: communicative, research competence and adaptability Conclusion. The professional development of a modern teacher largely depends on professional mobility, adaptability, the need for self-improvement, readiness and ability to master new competencies, which is due to rapid changes in personal and professional qualities and types of activity.

Broadening the View of Holistic Care: Integrating Arts and Humanities Into Physician Assistant Education.

The integration of arts and humanities (A&H) into physician assistant (PA) preclinical curriculum may enhance student performance and improve their patient rapport. Arts and humanities content could promote the personal and professional qualities we desire in clinicians including competence, compassion, and empathy. The aim of this research was to determine what PA students report learning from A&H modules designed to foster personal insight and perspective-taking. The "Introduction of Humanities & Arts into Physician Assistant Education" (IHAPAE) project is an intercampus collaboration between 2 Midwest Universities. The IHAPAE faculty collaboratively created and delivered A&H-based modules within first-year communication courses. Two cohorts of PA students (N = 130) participated in modules and subsequently attended exploratory focus groups to elicit their perceptions of the A&H curriculum. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach for data analysis, we found that PA students perceived multiple benefits. Specifically, module content promoted reflection and stress reduction, improved their continuity of care notes, provided utility in cultivating empathy in patient communication, and introduced students to A&H approaches they could recommend to patients. The process model that emerged from student perceptions fits well with existing emotional regulation theory and provides empirical evidence for cultivation of empathy and patient-centeredness. Given the positive outcomes of our project, PA programs should consider the value of incorporating the A&H activities into their curriculum to enhance the student experience and develop essential provider attributes and skills.

Beginning Psychologists: Entering The Profession, Professional Fears, Self-Concept

Introduction. The article is aimed at analyzing and summarizing the identified features of professional self-awareness of novice psychologists. The relevance of the study is explained by the increased interest in psychological services, which increases the demand for specialists in this field. In this regard, the graduation of young psychologists by educational institutions is also increasing and they may postpone starting work despite the education they have received. This can be explained by fears about the working process, which arise due to certain peculiar professional self-concepts.Objective. To analyze and generalize the data on the specificity of psychologists’ entry into the profession, which is expressed in the peculiarities of professional self-concept.The phenomenon of professional self-concept and its importance in the system of professional development of personality. The authors provide the main theoretical data regarding the phenomenon of self-concept of a person and its variety - professional self-concept of a person. Thus, professional self-concept is defined as a part of the general self-concept, which includes the attitudes of a person regarding his/her profession (its requirements, society’s expectations from it) and himself/herself in it (place, role, his/her professional qualities, personal qualities that are necessary for the profession), which are expressed in the cognitive, emotional and behavioral component of this phenomenon.Formation of professional self-concept and mature professional identity as a desired developmental outcome. The authors describe the main stages of development and changes in the professional self-concept of an individual, such as the stage of awakening, research, consolidation, preservation and retirement. As the main phenomenon reflecting professional self-consciousness, the authors single out professional identity, understood as an individual’s value orientation to a certain profession.Discussion. The authors’ ideas about the existence of specific features of professional self-concept in novice psychologists are confirmed by the data of other researchers. Fatalism, somewhat pessimistic views of the world and people around them, inflated standards for a specialist in psychology, and aspiration for professional development stand out among the peculiarities of young specialists’ professional self-concept. The author’s position is expressed in the position that these features can lead to the following fears of young professionals: fear of not helping or helping incorrectly, fear of violating moral norms, fear of snapping at the client, fear of remaining unrecognized, fear of revealing oneself, fear of setting a price for work, fear of change.

PROFESSIONAL INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES OF A FUTURE OFFICER: THEORETICAL TOOLS AND EMPIRICAL RESULTS

Relevance of the study. The development of professional intellectual abilities during training in higher education institutions is a relevant and modern scientific task. This is due to the fact that modern sectors of the economy require specialists with a high level of professional intelligence and systemic knowledge of their specialty. The technological and innovative nature of armed conflicts, military actions and special military operations require a future officer to have a highly developed intellect and the ability to effectively think in different conditions. The purpose of the study was a comprehensive study of the essence and structure of professional intellectual abilities of future officers of the National Guard troops in theoretical and practical aspects. Method and methodology. The declared comprehensive study of the essence and structure of professional intellectual abilities of future officers of the National Guard troops in theoretical and practical aspects was based on modern developments in the field of improving training in higher education institutions, the formation, education and development of personally significant and professional qualities of future officers, the objectification of the value-semantic sphere in the subject-social reality. The methods used in the work were general logical techniques and methods of scientific knowledge, as well as theoretical and empirical ways of obtaining scientific knowledge in a pedagogical context. Research results. the relevance of the problem was proven; the need to develop tools for developing professional intellectual abilities of future officers; provisions on the effectiveness of pedagogical conditions; the structure of professional intellectual abilities of a future officer and the essence of the pedagogical program for their development were revealed; scientific ideas about the modern educational environment as a factor in the development of professional intellectual abilities of future officers were expanded. Scope of application of the results. The scientific results of the work formed the basis for the development of the module «Development of professional intellectual abilities of an officer of the Russian Guard»; served as a scientific and methodological basis for clarifying the results obtained under the main educational program «Legal Support of National Security», «Translation and Translation Studies», «Military-Political Work».

Nursing students' perceptions of the qualities of clinical instructors in a public university in Jordan: A qualitative study.

Nursing clinical education is a key to developing nursing students' knowledge, skills, and competencies. Few studies have attempted to explore students' perceptions regarding the qualities of effective clinical instructors. The current study aims to explore nursing students' perceptions of effective clinical instructors' qualities in Jordan. A qualitative exploratory approach was used to deepen our understanding of nursing students' perceptions of effective clinical instructors' qualities. A total of 21 nursing students were involved, and data were collected from June to August 2023. Data were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. The thematic analysis revealed two main themes. The first theme was professional qualities, comprising four subthemes: professional knowledge and experience, acting as a role model, performing as a caring one, and assembling effective communication. The second theme was building a good rapport. The findings demonstrated that clinical instructor qualities impacted how students perceived their teaching effectiveness, and they identified professional knowledge and competence as crucial qualities of an effective clinical instructor. It was acknowledged that caring behaviors and effective communication skills were essential behavioral attributes for clinical instructors. Nursing students have valued particular characteristics of effective clinical instructors. These characteristics were knowledge, caring, relationships, role models, and communication. Further research is needed to validate the study's findings.