Terms Of Professional Training Research Articles

THE BRAVE DEFEND THE MOTHERLAND

The article says about Uzbekistan, which has survived 30 years of independence, has a modern compact national army capable of solving any tactical and strategic tasks, fully meeting modern requirements and standards, making decisions that provide for specific measures and actions on many of the most pressing and topical issues and important issues. in the field of military construction; that the work on their implementation is organized efficiently, not in words but in deeds, proves that in terms of professional training our servicemen are not inferior to those of the armies of the leading countries of the world.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО МЫШЛЕНИЯ СТУДЕНТОВ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ

The relevance of the research topic is due to the growing public attention to identifying effective ways to reduce environmental pollution, which requires a transition from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism, where the highest value is the harmonious development of man and nature. The purpose of the article is to identify the most active student communities that carry out environmental education work on the territory of the city. Samara, as well as determining the practical significance of their creation in the formation of students' ecological thinking. Research methods: content analysis method and sociological research method. Based on the views of respondents, the authors formulated indicators for measuring the effectiveness of the formation of ecological thinking through eco-communities and its monitoring in terms of professional training. The significance of the work is due to the conclusions of the study, which allow us to state that the formation of ecological communities makes it possible to fill the lack of knowledge in the field of environmental protection and, undoubtedly, prepare individuals to choose the least environmentally hostile ways to solve their problems and meet their needs. The article is intended for heads of educational organizations, the pedagogical community and students in order to replicate the positive experience and its further implementation in the conditions of professional training.

Strategic topics and main professional trends in public relations: Results from 19 Latin American countries

Although Latin America has a long history of well-established academic development and public relations professionals, multiple North American and European conceptualizations and trends still prevail in theoretical debates and professional practices. Nevertheless, a series of international studies sponsored by the EUPRERA and a broad network of researchers, universities, and local professional associations has become a fundamental precedent to consolidate the profession in the region and make it visible worldwide. In this respect, the results are presented below that show the strategic themes and main professional trends in public relations, grouped as follows: (a) trends in public relations management: strategic themes, the impact of fake news, information for decision-making, and the professionalization of public relations in the third sector and (b) the professional development and organization of the activity: excellent communication departments, gender, workplace climate and stress, job satisfaction, and work engagement. Such categorization, in addition to portraying the issues addressed in the third edition of the Latin American Communication Monitor (LCM), allows an analysis of the status quo of the non-continent profession, as it demonstrates the perception of the category on itself. Therefore, it allows reflection on melhorias, especially, in terms of professional training and institutionalization of professional training in Latin America. A sample of 1165 active professionals, who work in communication departments of companies, consultancies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, from 19 Latin American countries was analyzed. The impact of the results and of conducting studies like this one are extremely important for the development of the profession, its compared analysis with the state of affairs in other regions, and an explanatory self-understanding of the path traveled and that to come. Scientifically determining the levels of perception and their representativeness in Latin America amounts to a sign of maturity and evolution of the profession and the study thereof.

Ціннісно-мотиваційний компонент лідерського потенціалу майбутніх фахівців пенітенціарної системи України

Based on the analysis of scientific research and considering the the realities of latest news, the essence and basic principles of the penitentiary system of Ukraine, the main aspects of “leadership” were studied in the article, the necessity, efficiency and relevance of leadership in the penitentiary system of Ukraine. The results of previous own publications were used, namely the defined concept and the developed structure of leadership potential of future specialists of the penitentiary system of Ukraine. The value-motivational component of the leadership potential of future specialists of the penitentiary system of Ukraine is analyzed and characterized, which is considered as a set of qualities: awareness of their values, motives, beliefs, knowledge of group values and focus on them, motivation for leadership and success. According to the results of the study, it becomes possible to talk about the need to form leadership potential in future specialists of the penitentiary system of Ukraine considering the defined structure. Possible ways of forming the leadership potential of future specialists of the penitentiary system of Ukraine, in terms of professional training in departmental educational institutions, namely – by organizing the educational process on the basis of axiological and personal-activity approaches along with the pedagogy of cooperation. Key words: leader, leadership, value-motivational component, leadership potential, leader-leader, penitentiary system, qualities.

Winsome Joy: from educator to entrepreneur

Research methodology The information presented in this case was gathered through interviews and observations carried out during the time Ms Joy attended the Initiative for A Competitive Inner City business support program in 2017. In addition, focus groups that took place after the program provided important information and insights into her decision-making process and business goals. Additional interviews were conducted in 2018 and 2019 after the business program ended to gain in-depth knowledge of Ms Joy’s entrepreneurial journey. Case overview/synopsis This case details the experiences of Winsome Joy in recognizing market opportunities in the child care industry and then expanding into the educational materials industry. The case focuses on challenges related to founding and sustaining her business and the ways in which Ms Joy engaged in “opportunity recognition” and “effectuation” to become a successful entrepreneur. The case points out the challenges of the child care and early education field in terms of professional training, hiring practices and retaining qualified staff. It provides an aspirational role model who has overcome these challenges by finding and recognizing new market opportunities. Complexity academic level This case is relevant for undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship.

THE INFLUENCE OF MENTORING ON THE PROFESSIONAL SELF-IDENTITY FORMATION OF A PSYCHOLOGIST

The purpose of the study was to determine the features of the professional self-identity in future psychologists in terms of educational and professional training. The objectives of the study were: 1) to identify theoretical approaches to the problem of professional identity and self-identity in terms of professional training; 2) to research the features of self-identity in the course of a professional choice by students-psychologists and their educational and professional adaptation. To solve the particular research problem: 1) the features of self-identity in the course of professional choice by students-psychologists and their educational-professional adaptation are defined; 2) questionnaire was developed for identification of the features of students-psychologists’ awareness of their professional choice and adaptation to professional training and the need for professionally significant qualities. To identify the features of the professional self-identity of future psychologists in the study of a number of methods were: 1) "Methods of studying professional identity (MVPI) (author LB Schneider); 2) questionnaire "Professional choice and educational-professional adaptation of future psychologists" (author IS Boychenko). 178 students of III-IV courses of the Pedagogical and Psychological Institute of the National Pedagogical University named after MP Drahomanov and 5-th courses of the psychological faculty named after T.G. Shevchenko and the Faculty of English of the National Linguistic University took part in the survey. The analysis of the conducted methods revealed that the predominant types of professional choice awareness by students-psychologists in the course of their educational and professional activity are the moratorium on professional identity, premature professional identity and diffusion of professional identity. The reasons for this state of the students may be unconscious or insufficiently conscious choice of profession by the latter as well as insufficient professional support of these students by psychologists. The acquisition of professional self-identity by future psychologists takes place: (I) in a group during the educational process (lectures, practical group classes, educational and psychological practice, attempts at one's own psychological practice), (II) individually, and (III) under the guidance of a mentor. In the course of these psychological practices, especially during their own attempts at practice, future psychologists begin to form an idea of their professional functions. This is an important prerequisite for the formation of their professional identity. According to the results of the research of the students-psychologists with achieved positive professional identity, the types of practical activities can include psychological (attempts at personal practice) and educational-psychological practice (according to the curriculum), that is mastering the profession through training in HEI and beyond, satisfaction of professional needs. The perspective of the research is the problem of conformity of the professional self-identity formation of future psychologists to the social requirements and the availability of conditions to ensure their professional development during educational activities and beyond. Keywords: future psychologist, professional self-identification, professional self-identity, professional identity

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ПРОБЛЕМИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ІДЕНТИЧНОСТІ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ КЕРІВНИКІВ

The article analyzes the concept of "identity" and reveals the semantic characteristics of the professional identity of a military leader. It is considered that the problem of research of identity is a socio-psychological phenomenon. The professional identity is defined as a certain personal construct, which includes: a system of ideas about themselves and their position in the profession; acceptance of its goals, functions, roles and methods of implementation; attitude to their profession, significant values; readiness for professional activity; comparing to the professional group, acceptance of its goals, values, professional roles and professional culture. The peculiarity of “the leaders’ professional identity formation in risky conditions” has been studied.The purpose of the article is an empirical study of the professional identity of military leaders at the stage of professional training.The methodological basis of the study were theories of psychoanalytic approach, the basics of cognitive approach, symbolic interactionism, semantically oriented approach, the concepts of self-consciousness and self-determination.The military organization is considered as a factor of the environment that lays down the psychological characteristics of a particular individual (entity) of government. The expediency of using a semantically oriented approach in the study of the phenomenon of identity is substantiated. The identification characteristics of military leaders are empirically studied, which reflect the transformation of the officer's professional identity in terms of professional training, expressed in aspects of activity, perspective and reflective “ego”, which significantly affects the self-determination of the subject, his/her values, ideas and motives. The importance of reflection for the professional realization of a military leader is noted as a significant characteristic that affects the productivity of his relationship.Conclusion. Prospects for further research in this area may be to identify mechanisms and ways of forming a professional identity in terms of vocational training.

Improvement of Safety in Operating Theatres by Training and Teamwork

Medical incidents in public hospitals in Hong Kong have persisted for years. The operating theatres are one of the places where medical accidents occur, especially affecting service quality. The surgical team is a substantial cause of medical incidents, possibly because of human mistakes, environmental, equipment, and system failures. Not all surgery departments will implement uniform working styles. The Hospital Authority may set a management plan to unify practice and to identity the problems faced. Therefore, the government and Hospital Authority should focus on human resources, especially in terms of professional training and retention of staff. After all, surgery is a task of teamwork.

The Effect of Positive Working Conditions on Work Engagement and Teaching Classroom Practices: A Large Cross-Sectional Study in Switzerland.

IntroductionTeaching methods and techniques represent important classroom practices that promote both academic achievement and the efficacy of learning processes: the use of a complex array of teaching practices by educators in the classrooms has been frequently associated with better student academic outcomes (Hattie, 2012, 2009). So far, less is known about the psychological aspects linked to the working endeavors able to promote the adoption of different teaching techniques in educational contexts.AimThe present cross-sectional quantitative research aimed at estimating the cumulative network of associations between psychological resources at work (e.g., social support, sense of autonomy, and job satisfaction) and both work engagement and the use of teaching classroom practices.Sample and MethodThe sample was composed of in-service teachers (N = 1,370) recruited in primary and lower secondary public schools in urban and suburban areas of Canton Ticino (Switzerland). Self-administered quantitative measures were used to evaluate the following constructs: social support, job satisfaction, teachers’ autonomy, work engagement, and teaching classroom practices. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with decomposition analysis of total effects in direct and indirect effects.ResultsThe hypothesized structural model reported a good fit with the empirical data (normed χ2 (NC) = 2.7; root mean square error of approximation = 0.051, normed fit index (NNFI) = 0.951, non normed fit index = 0.950, comparative fit index = 0.968) and support the interpretation of the structural model. The main results revealed a large positive association between psychological resources at work and teaching classroom practices (β = 0.37). The level of work engagement seemed to be a minor element in promoting the use of teaching classroom practices (β = 0.10).DiscussionOverall, the results provide a fresh piece of evidence for the association between working conditions and teaching practices. In fact, teachers who perceive a supportive and satisfying working environment (both in terms of internal and external resources) are more likely to be engaged in their activities, and this in turn leads to a more heterogeneous array of teaching practices with students. The practical implications in terms of professional training and on-field intervention are discussed.

ПОНЯТТЯ «ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-ОСВІТНЄ СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ» В АСПЕКТІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ЛОГОПЕДІВ


 
 
 The article clarifies the concept of "information-educational environment" in terms of professional training of speech therapists. The author’s definition of information-educational environment based on the results of the analysis of the concepts "information environment" and "educational environment". It is a synthetic systematic formation accumulating intellectual, cultural, programmatic, organizational and technical resources and involving the use of a wide range of traditional and new information technologies and their technical means aimed to education and development.
 
 

The Portuguese Version of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II – Assessment Subscale: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties

ABSTRACTThe current study aimed to test the fit of the Portuguese version of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II – Assessment subscale (GSWCS-A) and explore its factor structure and psychometric properties in a sample of 534 social workers working in the gerontology field. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that all items presented good factor loadings and that the single-component model fit the data well. The GSWCS-A showed very good internal consistency. Despite the existence of different theoretical perspectives on Social Work, which frame the required competencies for professional practice, the GSWCS-A Portuguese version revealed similitudes with studies conducted in other countries. Nevertheless, the different factor structures (single-component vs. bi-factorial) may indicate that different competencies are being emphasised in terms of professional training. To sum, the GSWCS-A may be a short and useful self-report instrument for addressing social workers’ assessment competencies in the gerontology setting.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR – LEGAL ASSUMPTIONS

In the Republic of Serbia, many areas are undergoing reform processes that should bring our country closer to the European Union. This incorporates various activities aimed at achieving this goal. In the public sector, especially in the state administration, local self-government, and public services (primarily educational institutions), there are legal solutions which are considerably harmonized with the practice and legal system of similar European countries. Such is the case with the professional training and development of employees in the state administration, local self-government and public services (especially educational institutions). The necessity for employees' continuing activities in these areas is noticed, not only in terms of professional training, but especially in terms of their own professional development. Employees themselves can deal with that, but it is also the obligation of the institutions in which they work. This is particularly important for public sector employees - in state administration, local self-government and public services. The paper provides a legal framework for professional training and development of employees in the state administration, local self-government and public services, especially in the institutions in the field of education, and suggests some ideas for the improvement of particular legal solutions.

Pedagogical aspects of forming a social portrait of the future of the psychologist in terms of professional training

Pedagogical aspects of forming a social portrait of the future of the psychologist in terms of professional training

La narración del ser en la construcción de la paz

La presente reflexión se enmarca en el trabajo que se viene desarrollando con el grupo de investigación Fogones y Comunidades desde el enfoque fenomenológico en la cocina. En estas líneas se destacará la funcionalidad del enfoque biográfico-narrativo en las actividades de aprendizaje que se desarrollaron con un grupo de aprendices del Técnico en Cocina del Centro de Gestión Tecnológica de Servicios, Regional Valle del Cauca. Con esto se pretende que la escritura de los relatos autobiográficos sea una forma de conocer su percepción de la formación profesional en el contexto del conflicto colombiano que le apunta a una pedagogía en tiempos de paz.

The Importance of British Teaching Experience (Late 20th – Early 21st Century) for Modern Training of Ukrainian Primary School Teachers in Rural Areas

AbstractThe article deals with peculiarities of primary schools teachers’ professional training in the UK (late 20th – early 21st century) in terms of European integration, analyses development priorities, substantiates the possibilities to use the ideas of the British experience in the training of local primary schools teachers in rural areas. The ideas which have been determined as leading are: development of unified system of standards and teachers training in the context of general integrated requirements for its competence; teachers’ skills to manage their teaching and training activities; modernizing the content of professional training; ensuring continuity of professional training for primary school teachers and their close cooperation with universities, schools and local education system, etc. The results of theoretical research confirm that the development of primary schools in Great Britain has always being and remains a leading factor in the modernization of teacher training. Teacher Education in UK has considerable experience in combining traditional and modern innovation in the time of reforms in that sector, updating the organizational and semantic principles taking into account the European dimension of education. The experience of Great Britain as an active member of formation processes in common European education space, with a rich history, cultural traditions and innovative achievements in terms of professional training of primary school teachers will provide an opportunity to identify and use positive ideas to upgrade the pedagogical education in Ukraine and present its achievements in the European education space. The UK has implemented its own national approach to the modernization of primary school teachers’ professional training on the basis of common European integration processes and changes.

Experience of Future Economists’ Self-Study Organization in Foreign Higher Education Institutions

Abstract The article consolidates information sources on the issues of future economists’ self-study organization at foreign universities. There has been carried out the study of approaches to the interpretation of the term “self-study process” in the contemporary scientific thought abroad. There have been specified the productive ideas of foreign experience which are to be understood and implemented into practice of domestic higher education institutions in terms of professional training of future specialists in the field of social and behavioural sciences majoring in Economics, including the following: 1) student self-study is supposed to be a mandatory part of the educational process, with the amount of time dedicated to being less than 65 percent. At the same time a student-personalized approach to each student should be implemented and the course of study, specifics of the subject being learnt should be taken into account; the teachers are expected to offer verbal consulting and ICT support (including university web resources) of student self-study; 2) while organizing the educational process (syllabi, curricula for students of different educational levels) it should be taken into account that there is a link between self-education of future economists with his/her practical activities along with development prospects of the sector; 3) organization of future economists’ self-study should be based on the student’s conscious attitude to learning, recognition of its role in meeting the challenges and solving the urgent problems of economic education (motivational component); on knowledge forming the basis for the individual’s self-study and determining his/her readiness for self-education in their future careers (cognitive component); on combination of skills and abilities of the individual, determining his/her functional readiness for professional self-education on challenging issues of economic sphere (operational and pragmatist component).

CRITERIA AND INDICATORS OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL-CREATIVE SKILLS OF FUTURE ENGINEERS

It is determined that the creation of concept formation in educational process of the University professional and creative skills of future engineers is a strategic goal of development of engineering education in Russia. The analysis of professional standards showed a necessity of professional and creative skills of future engineers. Criteria and indicators of formation of professional-creative skills of future engineers in terms of professional training at the university are examined. Components of model of formation of professional and creative abilities are analyzed in which the basic criteria and indicators of these skills are stated. The evaluation of all the criteria of formation of professional and creative skills in a four-level scale is analyzed. Criteria and assessment unit including criteria and indicators to determine the levels of formation of professionally-creative abilities of future engineers is presented which combines creative, additive, socio-cultural, moral and spiritual components. The scale is composed of the combined assessment of the level of formation of professionally-creative abilities of future engineers. The definition of the “formation of professional and creative abilities" is stated. Determination of criteria and assessment of the unit, including criteria and indicators to determine the levels of formation of professionally-creative abilities of future engineers is one of the objectives of the concept of formation of professional-creative skills of future engineers on the basis of acmeological approach in the educational process of the university.

L'insegnante di sostegno nel contesto della scuola secondaria di II grado: profilo e competenze. Una ricerca sul campo

The topic of the present contribution is a study of the special needs teacher in the high school. The aim of the study is to investigate the elements which concur in shaping the professional profile of the special needs teacher, the connections between these factors and the ways in which they are expressed in professional practice. In particular, some questions have guided the study: what is the professional epistemology (in terms of knowledge and competences) of the special needs teacher in the context of the high school? What are his/her practices? What elements and/or subjects of the school system influence his/her role and practice? What are his/her needs in terms of professional training and development? The study, the outcomes of which are discussed in the essay, has been organized into two phases: the ‘macro’ phase, which has had an explorative character, and the ‘micro’ phase, which has had a hermeneuticinterpretative character.

Practical Reflectivity as a Context for Teachers´ Professional Development: a Mixed-methods Study

This study aims at analysing the influence of practical reflectivity, as a context for professional learning, and its impact on teaching practices. Therefore, a mixed research method has been selected, based on qualitative and quantitative procedures, combining an enquiry to high school teachers and interviews to supervisors, given their privileged knowledge on the educational reality of schools and especially on the performance of teachers in classroom. These two areas of analysis, in spite of being different in terms of methodological nature, enable a comparative analysis. The study shows that all the participants, teachers and supervisors, recognize the importance of a contextualized reflection-in-action as the means to achieve greater quality of practices and an effectiveness of professional teaching development. It is also consensual the importance of a reflective teacher, who is able to question and improve his practice using investigation-in-action as basis. However, reflection is not always applied during the educational process, demanding more collaborative work between peers, pedagogical didactic update and investigation placing the student as centre. Although there is still a long way to go in terms of professional training, participants of this study perceive reflectivity as the right way to be a teacher in an educational community.

Os músicos e seu trabalho: Diferenças de gênero e raça

Consubstantial social relations of class, gender and race/skin colour inform differences in the ways in which musicians experience the artistic field, whether they are engaged in long-term or intermittent work. Statistical data shows that the music field is predominantly composed of white males (48% of the total). Class relations determined by socioeconomic background also prove important in terms of professional training and work, especially that of soloists, among whom we can again observe the predominance of white males.