Psychological Competence Research Articles

Об итогах всероссийской научно-практической конференции «Право и охрана психического здоровья: как достичь консенсуса»

<p>The article summarizes the results of the All–Russian Scientific and Practical Conference «Law and Mental Health: How to Reach Consensus», organized by the Union for Mental Health, the Foundation for the Development of the Heritage of Professor Treushnikov «The Way with the Law» and Kutafin Moscow State Law University, held on 21 October 2022. An important place in the article is given to the section «Legal regulation of psychiatric care». During the work of the section, the need to update legal aspects of providing psychiatric care was actively discussed, since the Law «On Psychiatric Assistance and Guaranty of the Rights of Citizens to Whom It Is Granted» was adopted in Russia 30 years ago. The section «Legal regulation of psychological aid» also attracted increased attention of the professional community, as it considered the current situation related to the promotion of the legislative proposal «On Psychological Aid» in the Russian Federation, the development and discussion of which has been going on for few years. Also, this section considered the ethical aspects of psychological aid and their relations with the legal aspects of its provision. The article raises the issue of the urgent need to improve the competence of psychologists in the field of professional ethics, and as such means it considers the «Ethical Code of the Student Psychologist», developed and followed at the Faculty of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education.</p>

DYNAMICS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Formulation of the problem. The ability to establish constructive interpersonal relationships is especially important for psychologists as a professionally relevant competence. Formulation of the purpose of the article. The goal is to investigate the peculiarities of the dynamics of emotional intelligence in the process of developing the communicative qualities of psychologists. Research hypothesis. Emotional intelligence as a component of communicative competence grows in the process of professional development of a psychologist. Literature Review. The development of the modern education system is aimed at the formation of patient-oriented communicative competences in students of the “Medical Psychology” specialty, which requires improvement of the content of the master’s studies in medical psychology based on scientifically based educational programs. Presenting main material. The work was carried out within the framework of the Department of Medical Psychology of the IMiFN PJSC “MAUP University” “Medical-psychological aspects of the educational process”. As a result of a comparative study of 35 students of the 1st-3rd year of the “Medical Psychology” specialty and 36 practicing clinical psychologists with more than 10 years of work experience using the Emotional Intelligence Method (N. Hall), the Method for diagnosing obstacles in establishing emotional contacts (V. Boyko) and Palmer’s Projective test, the peculiarities of the formation of communicative competence of psychologists in the process of their professional formation were theoretically substantiated, which has practical significance for increasing the effectiveness of the training of masters in medical psychology. Conclusions and prospects for further research. The impact of the duration of the professional activity of psychologists on the formation of their emotional intelligence, the ease of establishing emotional connections and the improvement of communicative competence skills in general was revealed, which is confirmed by the presence of a strong positive correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient rxy=0.8201) between the level of emotional intelligence and problems in establishing an emotional connection, as well as a fairly close positive correlation of indicators of the ability to contact people, determined by the Palmer test, with indicators of emotional intelligence (Pearson correlation coefficient rxy=0.6034) and, especially, with indicators of the method of presence obstacles in establishing emotional contacts (V. Boyko) (Pearson’s correlation coefficient rxy=0.9314). Therefore, the professional activity of a psychologist contributes to the development of the ability to better control one’s own feelings and emotions, to understand the feelings of other people more deeply, and to direct these skills to solving professional medical and psychological tasks. Prospective studies are planned to be directed to the study of the relationship between indicators of the communicative competence of psychologists and signs of their professional burnout, as well as gender aspects of the communicative competence of psychologists.

Features and prospects for the implementation of the program of special training of expert trainers and scientific and methodological security of implementation «Technologies for the formation of psychological competence of the competitiveness of an individual in the context of innovative activities of an organization», using digital and STEM tools»

У публікації представлено особливості та перспективи впровадження програми спеціальної підготовки експертів-тренерів і науково-методичного забезпечення реалізації «технології формування психологічних компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості в умовах інноваційної діяльності». Розкрито загальний дизайн авторської «Технології формування психологічних компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості в умовах інноваційної діяльності організацій» (В.П. Чудакова). Вона складається з взаємопов’язаних і взаємодоповнюючих двох моделей «1). Діагностичної моделі експертизи сформованості психологічних компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості в умовах інноваційної діяльності організацій», висвітлено методи, компоненти і показники експертизи, результати її впровадження. «2) Корекційно-розвиваюча модель рефлексивно-інноваційного тренінгу, коучінгу – яка представлена через реалізацію «індивідуальної програми»: «Сучасні психологічні технології формування компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості у швидкозмінних умовах інноваційної діяльності». З метою цілісного впровадження «Технології» − представлена «загальна програма»: «Підготовка експертів-тренерів і науково-методичне забезпечення реалізації «Технології формування психологічних компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості в умовах інноваційної діяльності організації», з використанням цифрових і STEM засобів». Висвітлено мету, завдання, методи, загальний дизайн, зміст, структуру, форму навчання, результати, особливості та перспективу її впровадження у світовий освітній простір України, Узбекистану та Казахстану. Ключові слова: технологія, науково-методичне забезпечення, діагностична модель експертизи сформованості психологічних компетентностей конкурентоспроможності особистості, корекційно-розвиваюча модель формування компетентностей конкурентоздатності особистості, інноваційна діяльність, експертиза, корекція, рефлексивно-інноваційний тренінг, коучинг, програма підготовки експертів-тренерів.

Психологические компетенции в системе профессионального роста менеджеров по продажам

Abstract. Sales management is a rather difficult profession. The competencies of a good specialist in this field are universal and fairly well studied. At the same time, such competencies contain both personal qualities that are extremely difficult to change (for example, extroversion) and skills that can be mastered (for example, negotiation skills). The research analyzes the further improvement of the competencies of sales managers during their professional improvement – support of strategically important clients. The main method of research was an analytical review of the scientific literature on the topic. As a result of the review, we compiled a map of the development of psychological competencies of a sales manager working with strategic clients. Such competencies include four main groups: personality traits (extroversion, stress tolerance, emotional stability, etc.); cognitive adaptive processes (accuracy in judgments, self-monitoring, communication, coordination, knowledge about customers and products); cognitive and motivational skills in need of development (skills of building long-term relationships, conflict resolution, cross-cultural communication, negotiation skills, in-depth understanding of the client, a high level of openness and trust in relationships, as well as their ethics); new competencies that should be mastered for the successful performance of activities in the field of strategic sales (“entrepreneurial” abilities, creativity, self-identification as a SAM specialist, management and leadership skills, “internal” sales skills). Thus, the developed competence structure can be used in organizing the professional development of sales managers.

Экспертные методы оценки психологической компетентности руководителей: возможности и ограничения

The assessment of psychological competence of executive heads has been practiced for a long time, but remains a concern since it relates to complexity of comprehensive development of competence components, criteria and tools of their assessment. The study is based on the complex approach to developing assessment procedures. The article gives rationale for this approach to increase the validity and reliability of the data obtained. The competence diagnosis is based on the assessment of core competencies forming the structure of competence, and on competence components viewing it from different perspectives. The study has found that psychological competence of executive heads has a complex integral structure irrespective of gender, education, company type, and management experience. In conclusion, the author gives the assessment of expert methods of competence diagnosis.

Критерии психологической подготовленности спортсменов в аспекте оценки эффективности их психологической подготовки

Introduction. The level of psychological preparedness of athletes is an important component in the analysis and qualitative assessment of effectiveness of psychological training in sports. The purpose of the article is to develop criteria to identify the level of psychological preparedness. Materials and methods. The method of research is a theoretical analysis of approaches to psychological readiness of athletes. Results. Based on the analysis of the already existing studies on psychological preparedness, the authors propose the following definition: psychological preparedness of an athlete is a combination of his/her personal traits and special skills that determine the possibility of acquiring and maintaining an optimal psychological state (state of psychological readiness) during competitions as well as a certain mental state to maximize the effectiveness of training. The level of psychological preparedness of an athlete at a particular point in time does not correlate with the effectiveness of prior psychological training alone. The objective assessment of an athlete’s psychological fitness as a result of psychological training has to be based on the criteria that are not related to an athlete’s individual characteristics or external factors. The research produced the following criteria: 1) the development of psychological self-regulation; 2) constructive motivation; 3) stability of positive self-image; 4) the development of psychological competence. Conclusion. The conclusions of the study support the possibility of an objective assessment of psychological training in sports. This possibility lies in the evaluation of psychological preparedness of athletes at various stages of training using the proposed criteria and indicators. The study contributes to modern sports psychology, in particular, in the aspect of psychological preparedness of athletes. This gives the study a theoretical value. On the practical side, the study offers a possibility of an objective assessment of psychological preparedness, primarily, as a result of psychological training.

PROBLEMS OF MODERN PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND FEATURES OF PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE

The article considers approaches to the study of the psychological competencies of a practicing psychologist, which solves various professional tasks, determines the combination of theoretical and practical knowledge that is necessary for the successful solution of professional psychological tasks, as well as the formation of the cognitive experience of the individual, which enables the specialist to effectively apply various techniques, analyze and use personal experience of life experiences in practical work. In the process of providing psychological help and depending on the phase of the psychoconsultative appeal, that is, the client often turns to the psychologist with several requests, among which the psychologist sets the priority and defines the semantic space of the client’s main problems and, on the basis of this, forms the main request for psycho-consultative work. During determining the content of a problematic situation and formulating a psychological problem, the psychologist must rely on the analysis of the client’s psychological situation, condition, features of experiences, as well as on the analysis of individual variants of the main neoplasms characteristic of each age period. Based on the new data he receives while working with the client, the psychologist can, if necessary, change his hypotheses and assumptions and formulate new ones. In order to more deeply and accurately determine the causes of this or that psychological phenomenon or formation, a practicing psychologist must be able to quickly, organized and flexible analyze and correlate his observations with various psychodiagnostic results and conclusions obtained during the application of test methods. Providing psychological help requires the professional psychologist-practitioner to apply general and special knowledge to a specific situation, to see the uniqueness of problems of the person who is in front of him or her, taking into account the specifics of this person’s personality. When a psychologist manages to establish a rapport with those who need his or her help, then the psychologist will be able to enter the world of the experiences of his or her clients.

Prevention of emotional burnout in medical professionals

More than a third of doctors in Ukraine experience this problem, but most of them do not receive specialized help in this matter. Specialists who have the highest risk of EBS: urologists (54%), neurologists (53%), rehabilitation specialists (52%), therapists (49%), ambulance doctors (48%), family doctors (48%).
 The main causes of EBS in physicians are a large number of bureaucratic tasks (59%), a lot of time at work (34%), digital workload (32%). With increasing age and length of service in the profession, indicators of burnout tend to increase. The most intensive EBS is observed in employees of outpatient clinics (45%) and health care institutions (49%).
 There are physical, behavioral, emotional, intellectual symptoms of EBS. The most disturbing symptoms are personal deformity, pessimism, negativism, social self-isolation, loss of empathy, indifference to the loved ones, the environment and patients. Such doctors become not only unfit for work, but also professionally dangerous because of the risk of harm to patients.
 To diagnose EBS in health professionals, the author of the article proposes to use the questionnaire “Professional (emotional) burnout”, developed on the basis of a three-factor model by K. Maslach and S. Jackson. The technique is designed to diagnose emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and professional achievement. The test contains 22 statements about the feelings and experiences associated with the performance of work activities. The obtained results can be used to develop measures to prevent loss of interest in professional activities.
 The most popular measures to combat EBS: sports (48%), communication with family members and close friends (43%), self-isolation (41%). EBS is easier to prevent than to treat, so special attention is paid to prevention methods. To reduce the risks of EBS, it is necessary to increase psychological competence, give way to negative emotions, expand the range of interests, quickly resolve conflicts, do not delay in obtaining specialized help, do not look for negativity around you. The article also offers twelve “rituals” of emotional hygiene, which are recommended to be performed regularly.

Mental Health Disorders during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review

India prides upon its youth, but its youth is being tarnished by mental health ailments which are significant shareholders of India’s non-fatal diseases. It is a significant primary reason for increasing substance abuse, suicide, and violence among Indian youth. If one person is suffering from depression or any other mental ailments, then the patient's family, friends, and work colleagues are all affected by it indirectly or directly; these ailments affect a person’s capability to judge a situation and his capability. It is an invisible illness but clearly visible among youth, yet still stigmatized so much that people often fear coming forward and getting help. Fortunately, some stigmas have been reduced, but there are miles to go before people are as comfortable seeking help in other diseases. Mental illness is still treated as either untouchability or a reason to justify one's action. To overcome this problem, we need to educate the population from an early age to create a safe environment to come out and report mental illness so that the treatment and counseling can start as soon as possible to save those who are being pushed into the depths of darkness and instability. But to address this problem ultimately, we will also need competent psychologists and psychiatrists. The psychiatrist to patient ratio is currently 0.75 psychiatrists for 100,000 patients, and the optimum is above three psychiatrists for 100,000 patients. According to experts, the current pandemic will increase mental instability amongst the population leading to higher substance abuse, suicide, etc.

Nauczyć umierania. Tanatopedagogika na lekcjach języka polskiego w liceum na przykładzie literatury najnowszej

The aim of this article is to present a didactic proposition on the introduction of thanatopedagogical themes in Polish language lessons in high school while discussing contemporary literature. The first part of the work presents the most important elements of thanatopedagogy as a science in the context of literary studies. The history of the concept is described in the context of changes in the cultural understanding of death, and the way of presenting the final things in the literature of children and adolescents — from didactic to personalistic — is discussed. In the following subsections, two texts from the latest Polish literature are interpreted: The Things I Didn’t Throw Out by Marcin Wicha and Mira Marcin’s Bezmatek. Proposals are made for using these works to introduce elements of reflection on the finality of things to Polish lessons (the subject of mourning, anthropology of death and dying, the language used for speaking about passing away). The text ends with a summary of the most crucial research conclusions: about the important role of recent literature in conversations on ultimate topics, the need for thanatopedagogical education for teachers, and the need for large psychological competences to conduct such conversations.

The Effect of Psychological Well-Being of Beauty Workers on Service Quality

The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of psychological well-being of beauty workers in the beauty industry on service quality, and to provide a direction for healthy life of beauty workers by empirically analyzing related factors. Based on previous research, a total of 311 questionnaires were conducted and analyzed using SPSS 22.0. The analysis results of the influencing factors are as follows: First, when self-acceptance , control over environment , and positive interpersonal relationships among psychological well-being increase, empathy of service quality also increases. Second, when control over the environment and positive interpersonal relationships among psychological well-being increase, the tangibility of service quality also increases. Third, when control over the environment and positive interpersonal relationships among psychological well-being increase, the reliability of service quality also increases. Fourth, when autonomy among psychological well-being increases, certainty of service quality decreases, but when purpose of life and personal growth among psychological well-being increase, certainty of service quality also increases. Fifth, when purpose of life , self-acceptance , control over environment , and positive interpersonal relationships among psychological well-being increase, responsiveness of service quality also increases, but when autonomy among psychological well-being increases, responsiveness of service quality is shown to decrease. Thus, considering that individual psychological competency affects service quality, it is considered that the recognition of the need to improve the quality of life and happiness of beauty workers can contribute to the development of the organization.

Optimizing the Geriatric Mental Health Workforce Through Innovative Approaches

The drastic demand for geriatrics-trained providers in medical and mental healthcare persists years after the Institute of Medicine first highlighted this need (2008; 2012). New innovative approaches must instead optimize the current workforce through leveraging existing geriatric experts’ knowledge and skills related to working aging adults. This symposium will highlight four approaches spanning post-licensure education to using technology to deliver specialized services and training. First, Dr. Gregg will discuss the evaluation of an advanced topics workshop in Geropsychology which has significantly enhanced depth of Geropsychology competencies for psychologists working in primarily rural areas. Next, Dr. Asghar-Ali will describe the multi-modal interactive geriatric educational opportunities for interprofessional staff developed by the South East Texas Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SETx GWEP). He will discuss how these training opportunities have been tailored to address the impact of COVID-19 and healthcare disparities among older adults. Third, Dr. Filips will present an evaluation of a consultation model in which a geriatric psychiatrist provides tele-consultation in a 5-state region to rural aging Veterans with complex medical and behavioral comorbidities. Finally, Dr. Beaudreau will describe adaptations to a national VA Problem Solving Training program for mental health clinicians of older Veterans with complex comorbidities. Dr. Karel, VA National Geriatric Mental Health Director, will serve as discussant and comment on the ways in which these novel approaches are meeting the ever-growing need for competent geriatric mental health providers.

Psychological Aspects of Security Sector Specialists Training for Information and Analytical Activity

The article emphasizes that psychological training is a part of professional training of specialists in any sphere, but for professionals in information and analytical activities it should be an integral part, resulted in readiness for professional activity taking into account the objective and subjective factors. Achievement of the required level of national security is conditioned by the continuous receipt of reliable and complete information about various threats, the degree of their danger and possible ways of neutralizing. Given the growing demands of providing the state, public authorities and local governments leadership with a highly professional analytical product in the rapid development of information and intellectual technologies, the role of effective performance of information and analytical functions by all security institutions is growing. After all, insufficient analytical support for state authorities activities leads to the impossibility of early forecasting of state and world events, adequate consideration of favorable and destructive factors affecting the social, political and economic life of the country. Therefore, competent specialists in the field of information and analytical activities determine the quality of analytical products preparation. The publication identifies the main psychological factors of professional success of specialists in information and analytical activities, formulates the definition of their psychological competence. It suggests a set of individual psychological qualities that should be inherent in a successful analyst, which include: objectivity, independence, ability to work under the influence of stressors, ability to work in a team, reflexivity, flexibility and non-standard thinking, ability to respond adequately to criticism, ability to defend one’s opinion, ability to argue, etc.

Psychological Competencies and 100 Meter Runner Student Athletes’ Performance

This research aims to analyze the suitability of the theoretical model of the psychological competencies model b of the 100-meter runner student athletes with the empirical model. This study uses a quantitative approach. Total 65 (50 men and 15 women) 100-meter runner student athletes who participated in the national athletic championships. Instruments uses the Psychological Competency Scale and time records documentation data on the results of national championships. Data analyzed using partial least square (PLS). The results of the inner model test show a Q-square value of 0.919 (> 0.00). It means that there was suitability of the theoretical model of psychological competency of 100-meter runner student athletes’ with the empirical model. The R-square value of performance is 0.881. It means that the 100-meter runner student athletes’ performance were influenced by psychological competencies by 88,1%. These findings have implications for the selection and coaching of 100-meter runner student athletes. Further research needs to design mental skills training comprehensively based on psychological competencies.

Empirical analysis of the content of psychological competencies of active sales managers

Introduction. The subject of this article is the analysis of the requirements for the psychological properties of active sales managers from the point of view of the competence approach. It is assumed that the interaction of working conditions in the organization and the psychological properties of a professional, as well as the requirements for them from the tasks performed, generate a certain set of psychological competencies necessary for the productive activity of an active sales manager. The complex nature of human-to-human activities, as well as the need to perform organizational, intellectual, communicative and coordination tasks, forms a system of requirements for the psychological competencies of representatives of this profession, compliance with which increases the productivity of a professional. The article presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of the requirements for an active sales manager from the point of view of psychological competencies.Materials and Methods. Empirical research method - standardized self-reports with Likert scales, correlation and factor analysis.Results. Six main groups of required competencies are identified: value competence, regulatory competence, motivational competence, special competence, communication competence, strategic competence. It is assumed that the balanced development of these groups of competencies in accordance with the requirements of the profession of an active sales manager ensures high productivity of a specialist and his psychological well-being.Discussion and Conclusions. At the end of the article, the results obtained are evaluated from the point of view of their applicability in the training of specialists in key positions of sales departments, new research directions are outlined that allow for a more systematic study of the psychological competence of active sales managers, and it is also concluded that the content of psychological competencies should be taken into account when building educational programs for future sales managers.

THE PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF READINESS OF FUTURE TOURISM MANAGERS FOR INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY

The article highlighted the problems of professional training of tourism managers and their acquisition of relevant competencies during the studies at a higher education institution.
 In the current conditions of rapidly changing circumstances and the rapidly developing world, it’s worth paying attention to the training of future managers of tourism, in particular the formation of their relevant competencies that can ensure successful activity in the modern tourism industry.
 The opinions of scientists engaged in research and study of the concept of "competence" and "competency" are analyzed, certain competencies and competences for specialists in the field of tourism are considered. The importance of supplementing competencies with an innovative component for further training of future tourism managers is determined.
 The innovation and investment component is characterized as the presence of special training in the field of Internet marketing and management theory – the ability to apply economic methods and models to optimize innovative solutions.
 Innovative training is primarily a competence in the direction of innovative development of the enterprise, firm, institution, organization, which involves knowledge of the creation and implementation of innovation processes, theoretical and practical aspects of innovation, and their impact on enterprise development at different levels.
 The main competencies have been supplemented with innovative components for the successful preparation of the future manager for innovation and investment activities in tourism which includes competence in the field of innovative specialization of the enterprise, which provides knowledge of technology of innovation processes, psychological and pedagogical training to understand the specifics of teams and groups, solving various problems in production and service teams.
 The main competencies for the manager of the tourism expert who will carry out innovative activity are defined: moral and psychological competence, pedagogical competence, professional and business competence. Also, the pedagogical conditions of preparation of the future manager for acquisition of the corresponding competences are accordingly considered.

Pilot Study on the Improvement of the Health-education and Psychological Competencies of Education Students in the Context of Epidemic/Pandemic Circumstances

Research study: According to the World Health Organization, six out of ten global health problems are related to the domain of infectious diseases (WHO, 2019), which inevitably confronts us with an increasing risk of pandemic situations. The global health system has identified solid solutions, with prevention being essential in these situations (Bloom & Cadarette, 2019). Prevention is far better and cheaper, regardless of whether it is a specific prophylaxis (vaccination) or non-specific preventive measures (Bloom & Cadarette, 2019). Therefore, it is crucial that initial education includes prevention against the most common infectious diseases, as well as initial knowledge about them. Numerous preventive measures include patterns of behavior that can be practiced with children of a preschool and early school age, through the immediate educational process. In addition, at this time children successfully develop habits and adopt demonstrated patterns of behavior, via observational learning (Bandura, 1977; Greer, Singer-Dudek, & Gautreaux, 2006). For that reason, it is important that preschool and primary school teachers have awareness of their role in this complex process, as well as enough knowledge, skills and experience regarding psychological protection and mental empowerment of children while preparing them for various epidemic risks. It is crucial to enhance teachers’ capabilities to implement holistic pedagogies and healing-informed teaching (Hill, et al., 2020), in order to mitigate the epidemic/pandemic effects on children. All sudden and unexpected events are opportunities that enable us to address current problems in each crisis and to consider new and innovative approaches in teachers' education (Mutton, 2020). The aim of the research was to evaluate the health-education and psychological competencies of future teachers regarding the circumstances of epidemic/pandemics, and subsequently, using different workshop activities, to improve those competencies and skills. Thus, to enable them to encourage children, through learning and demonstration, to practice behaviours that contribute to the health maintaining and social-emotional wellness. Research methods: Besides the theoretical research and literature review, the realisation of the project began with the construction of a research instrument designed as a survey questionnaire. The survey contained 18 questions intended to examine the levels of knowledge (3 questions) and attitudes (15 for self-assessment of mentioned competencies, according to the Likert-type scale). The questionnaire was anonymous, completed in a paper form and used as an initial test and retest (after the workshop). Conclusion and recommendations: 32 students of education participated in the workshop. They deepened their understanding of the most common infectious diseases, their pathogenesis, Vogralik's chain of infection, the concepts of epidemics/pandemics, and especially the prevention of different infectious diseases, with an emphasis on the current pandemic situation. Their psychological competencies were also improved, including the development and strengthening of resilience and readiness to face various challenges caused by the epidemic threats. The students were presented with ideas, in the form of stories, movies, posters, messages, etc. how, directly in their daily educational praxis to encourage children to practice behaviours that contribute to health maintenance as well as how to preserve mental components of their health during epidemic crises. In that sense, the knowledge on the retest was significantly enhanced by 32.09% (p=0.00000), while positive opinion on the examined competencies was increased by 14.84% (p=0.00001). Furthermore, it was observed that knowledge was considerably improved when compared to attitudes (p=0.0064), in a comparative analysis of the health-education vs psychological attitudes. Taking into account the results in our pilot study and the seriousness and global nature of some health problems, health education is becoming a priority and should be emphasised in an initial education. Since the content in curricula for teachers’ education is inadequate, we believe that, either similar workshop activities or curricula development, can significantly improve their competencies in these domains.

Psychological and pedagogical problems of the implementation of inclusive education and the directions of their solution

The inclusive education of children requires teachers to have an adequate attitude to a special child in a children's team, the ability to provide him with psychological and pedagogical support and reveal the creative potential of each child. In this regard, the question arises about the need for high-quality training of specialists in the field of pedagogy and psychology for inclusive educational institutions. The qualitative realization of the educational needs of each child, regardless of his physical, mental and intellectual abilities, depends on the psychological and pedagogical competence of specialists engaged in the educational process. And first of all, an important component of the professional competence of specialists here is psychological readiness for pedagogical work with children in an inclusive education. The purpose of the work is to investigate the psychological and pedagogical problems of the implementation of inclusive education and the directions of their solution.

PSYCHOLOGICAL READYNESS OF THE PERSONALITY OF THE MODERN TEACHER TO CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL

The article is sanctified to the analysis of problem of psychological readiness of modern teacher to professional activity in the conditions of New Ukrainian school. An author is analyse psychological and pedagogical functions and personality internals of teacher of New Ukrainian school in detail, the system of criteria of psychological readiness to creative professionally and pedagogical activity, in the complement of that enter, is certain: spiritually-social orientation of personality, pedagogical necessity, motivational-creative activity, interest in organization of group work, pedagogical-educator competence, pedagogical-cognitive capabilities, creativity, initiative, moral attitudes toward students, the culture of pedagogical commonunication, psychological competence, harmoniousness social mutual relations, harmoniousness behavior, pedagogical self-possession, capacity for direction educationalprocess.
 The authorial structure of psychological readiness of teacher NUS, that is presented in the article, has a personality and professional measuring. Each of measuring are contain a corresponding components. Each of components has the semantic filling (totality of separate personality internalss) is certain and can have will cut the degree of formed. As valuable innovative payment authorial methodology of research of level of psychological readiness of modern teacher comes forward to creative professional activity in the conditions of New Ukrainian school. The presented methodology allows to determine the level of psychological readiness of teacher to creative professional activity, and also to investigate the level of formed of separate pedagogical functions of teacher NUS. The author presents the results of an empirical study of the state of psychological readiness of modern NUS teachers for creative professional work.

Formation of psychological and pedagogical competencies of social workers through professional development courses

This article considers one of the key problems of modern education of professional social work, which isthe formation of psychological and pedagogical competencies of social workers through professional development courses. The organization of professional development courses should be built on the emphasis of formation of competences. It is important to organize courses in such a way that the necessary competencies become the determining condition for the formation of professionalism of social workers as subjects of practical activities. The formation of psychological and pedagogical competences is connected with the mastering, consolidation, application of special knowledge, skills and abilities. The correct organization of professional development courses stimulates practicing social workers to the active search, conscious overcoming the psychological difficulties that stand in the way of solving the problems of people who find themselves in difficult life situations, and formation of the competences necessary in their professional activities.
 
 Keywords: competences, psychological and pedagogical competences, social worker, professional development courses, competency-based approach;