Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University Research Articles

FORMATION OF GENDER COMPETENCE IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING FUTURE SOCIAL WORKERS

The article highlights the need to develop gender competence in future social work professionals and the use of an integrated approach in this field. The study aims to theoretically substantiate the peculiarities of gender competence formation in future social workers. The implementing possibilities for the Strategy of Gender Equality in Education until 2030 have been identified. The availability of gender studies in institutions of higher education has been analyzed. It is stated that domestic training programmes have the gender component included in curricula of various specialities. The studies in the field of gender equality and social work demonstrate that although there are specific disciplines that include aspects of preventing discrimination and violence against women, they need updating and adapting to modern challenges. The article analyses training and scientific programmes in the speciality “231 Social Work” in terms of content and specifics of preparing specialists to perform their duties taking into account the requirements of gender equality. It has been found that most of them are based on the requirements of state standards for the formation of competencies in human rights and anti-discrimination. It is emphasized that Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University has established Gender Centre that is a member of the All-Ukrainian Centre for Gender Education in Ukraine. Training future specialists in the specialty “231 Social Work”, forming their ability to carry out professional activities in compliance with human rights and the principle of gender equality, and developing competencies in preventing and combating gender discrimination are among the Centre’s main tasks. The author substantiates the need to form gender competence in future social workers by including a gender approach in the educational process as specialised disciplines revealing applied aspects of gender equality and participation in non-formal education play an important role there.

PEDAGOGICAL REGIONAL STUDIES AS INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE

The article reveals the peculiarities and prospects for the development of pedagogical regional studies as interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and a multidimensional phenomenon of education, culture, and science. It was established that in the conditions of modern social changes, the need for the crystallization of national identity as the basis of Ukrainian statehood, the historical and cultural approach plays an important role in the training of future specialists – citizens of Ukraine. Among the modern trends in the development of Ukrainian education and pedagogy is the actualization of regional research, which is manifested in the appeal of scientists to various aspects of pedagogical local history, microhistory, etc. The regional approach is based on highlighting the patterns of development of national education and pedagogical thought on little-known, unique regional materials. One of the aspects of such a regional approach is the subject of research in pedagogical regional studies – interdisciplinary knowledge about the peculiarities of the development of education, science, pedagogical thought, the culture of the region, the study, preservation and creative use of regional pedagogical experience in the theory and practice of modern educational institutions, scientific institutions, institutions of the social sphere . The authors analyzed the experience of the Scientific and Research Center of Pedagogical Local Studies operating at the Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. In 2022, with the aim of updating regional scientific problems, studying little-known pages of pedagogical local history, scientists of the Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University launched a new research project – «Education, schooling and pedagogical thought of Cherkasy region». The purpose of the project is to present to the public the achievements of Ukrainian and foreign pedagogical science and of education, consolidating biographical and bibliographic information about teachers, educators, teachers in the form of an informational and bibliographic electronic resource «Pedagogical Cherkasy» and a popular science reference book. It has been established that the relevance of regional scientific issues is enhanced by the multidimensionality and interdisciplinary nature of pedagogical regional studies as a pedagogical, historical, and social phenomenon that requires a thorough study in order to present it representatively in the modern interdisciplinary historical and cultural discourse – educational, social-pedagogical, historical-pedagogical, etc.

DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH WORK IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: ACADEMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED ASPECTS

The article reveals the peculiarities of the development of youth work in institutions of higher education.Youth work is a promising field of professional activity with young people, which requires the development of training and employment of youth workers, the level of popularization of youth work in all regions and cities of Ukraine.The development of youth policy, youth work in institutions of higher education has academic and applied aspects and has gone from an educational discipline to scientific and practical developments.Using the example of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, the history of the development of youth policy, youth work from academic discipline to scientific and practical developments is covered. In particular, since 2018, the educational and professional program «Social work (Youth work)» has been implemented at the second level of higher education «master» in the specialty «231 Social work».In the context of the development of youth policy as an educational component, later – a separate educational program, there was a vital need to conduct scientific research in this direction. Initially, these were studies on the history of youth work. Subsequently, the historical-pedagogical vector of research was expanded by scientific investigations into the theory and practice of social work, particularly youth work. Scientific research in the field of youth work, youth policy within the educational and scientific program «Social Work» of the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education (specialty 231 «Social Work», educational degree «Doctor of Philosophy») and scientific program deserve special attention «Theoretical and methodological foundations of training future social workers for youth work» (specialty 231 «Social work», scientific level «Doctor of Sciences»).In 2018, the youth center «START» was established at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The purpose of the center's activity is comprehensive development and self-realization of youth in various spheres of social life, disclosure of their potential, protection of interests and rights, promotion of social formation and development, professional orientation and organization of meaningful leisure time, support of talented, gifted youth.The authors, on the basis of the theory and practice of youth work, taking into account the suggestions of stakeholders, determined the prospects for the academic, scientific and applied aspects of the youth policy in the context of the development of social youth policy in Ukraine.

Inclusive Approach in Higher Education: From the Experience of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University

Purpose: The aim of the study is to summarise the experience of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in creating conditions for people with disabilities to obtain higher education. Design / Methodology / Approach: The following methods were used in the course of the study: analysis of regulatory acts, content analysis of websites, comparative analysis, scientific abstraction, etc. Findings: The article provides a thorough analysis of the educational and scientific activities of the Centre for Social and Pedagogical Integration, Inclusive Rehabilitation and Social Tourism “Barrier-Free”, which introduces new technologies of social and psychological rehabilitation in the context of expanding the life space of students with disabilities, in particular through inclusive social and rehabilitation tourism, volunteering, social and pedagogical practice, etc. The principles of the Centre’s activities are defined, including respect and perception of individual characteristics of a person, observance of his or her best interests, prevention of discrimination and violation of human rights, confidentiality, accessibility of educational services, and interagency cooperation. The main activities of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in the context of inclusive higher education are highlighted. Originality / Value: It is proved that the greatest social effect is achieved by involving students with disabilities in the university community and educational activities, creating conditions for their social integration, and professional assistance in overcoming their social exclusion and isolation. Practical Meaning: The practical aspects of inclusion in the educational activities of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University are as follows: ensuring compliance with the requirements for accessibility to educational facilities for persons with disabilities and other low-mobility groups; Adaptation of the official university website and the website of the Faculty of Social and Psychological Education for people with visual impairments in accordance with WCAG 2.0 global standards; creation of 5 inclusive groups in accordance with the current legislation; introduction of psychological support for applicants under martial law; launching project activities; completion of the research project of young scientists “Social and Psychological Rehabilitation of Children and Youth with Special Educational Needs through Inclusive Tourism”. Further Research: Development of methodological support for social and natural resource assessment of inclusive tourism facilities.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE SOFT SKILLS SYSTEM OF YOUTH IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The article identifies the socio-psych ological features of the development of interpersonal communication in the soft-skills system of young people in the environment of non-formal education. The main concepts of scientific research «interpersonal communication», «soft skills», «personal socialization», «informal education» are summarized. The main forms of informal education are presented, which are aimed at the formation of social skills (soft skills) of young people, interpersonal communication skills. The experience of the Faculty of Social and Psychological Education of the Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in the identification and formation of «soft skills» among students of higher education in the conditions of extracurricular, out-of-class work, and professional development is covered.

Рецензія на монографію «Підготовка майбутніх соціальних працівників до молодіжної роботи: теорія і практика» (2023)

The monograph «Preparation of future social workers for youth work: theory and practice» (author: N. Levchenko) was prepared in accordance with the scientific topics of the department of social pedagogy and social work («Actual problems of social and pedagogical theory and practice (registration number 0111U007547)»; «Actual problems of historical and pedagogical knowledge (registration number 0111U009198)» and in accordance with the activities of the youth center «START» of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.

The Development of Thinking Skills in English as a Second Language Methodology Classroom

This article focuses on an important aspect of modern education – the development of thinking skills. The purpose of this article is to outline the way thinking skills are developed in English as a Second Language (ESL) Methodology. The research was undertaken at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.
 The methodology is based on a review of academic literature, analyses of core Curriculum and ESL Methodology course books, and a generalization of our own ESL Methodology teaching experience.
 Results. The notion of thinking skills is revealed and their role for language learning is emphasized in the article. It is concluded that the development of thinking skills greatly depends on the quality of instruction, hence the requirement to enhance the ability of preservice teachers to develop thinking skills in their learners. To understand students’ readiness to develop thinking skills in their learners the PRESETT Curriculum on Methodology (Bachelor’s Level) and ESL Methodology coursebooks were thoroughly studied in terms of the aspects relevant to this research. The general overview of the core Curriculum in terms of the suggested modules, units and learning outcomes proved that the development of higher-order thinking skills is one of its main objectives. 
 According to the core Curriculum thinking skills are developed through a range of teaching approaches, among them task-based learning, the use of case studies, simulations, group projects and problem solving. Such modes of teaching and learning promote high level interaction as well as the high level of thinking skills development. The analysis of the ESL Methodology coursebooks provides much more detailed overview of the activities practiced during the sessions, thus giving additional support for the research. It is proposed that competencies can be improved by means of HOT skills activities in the ESL Methodology classes.
 Conclusions. The research findings have enriched our understanding of thinking skills and highlighted the importance of their development in preservice teachers so that they are able to develop thinking skills in their future leaners. Taken together, the research results suggest that both thinking skills and life skills, such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, creativity, etc., are focused on in both the PRESETT Curriculum on Methodology and in the ESL Methodology coursebooks.

DEVELOPMENT OF MASTER STUDENTS’ BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE SKILLS DURING BUSINESS FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE

The article deals with the specifics of the development of Master students’ business correspondence skills during the Business Foreign Language course. The authors note that the formation of the competence of foreign language business written communication is an integral part of the foreign language learning process for Master students of economic specialties since the availability of these skills improves the specialists’ professional training and their demand among employers. In order to carry out business communication in a foreign language, future economists should be familiar with its features. It is noted that the term “business letter” refers to administrative documents that serve as a means of communication between institutions, organizations and departments. The article analyses the stages during which the formal business correspondence training of Master students takes place according to the developed educational and methodological сomplex of Business Foreign Language Course at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The authors pay special attention to the use of specific vocabulary inherent in communication on economic topics, correct grammar and the culture of business correspondence. It is noted that students of economic specialties deal with a subgroup of business letters focused on the economic sphere of activity. Since the ability to use modern information technologies is one of the professional competencies of Master students, special attention is paid to communication by e-mail. It is stated that as a result of teaching business written communication to Master students professional competence which is necessary for future activities in the field of business, economy and effective management of affairs with partners and clients is developed.
 Keywords: Master students, business letter; business communication; Business foreign language; Master students in economic specialties; types of business letters; structure of a business letter.

ORGANIZATION OF PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS OF ART SPECIALITIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE LERNING

The article addresses the issue of organizing pedagogical (educational and vocational) practice for students of the Faculty of Arts at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in a distance learning format. The aim of the article is to reveal the specifics of organizing the pedagogical practice for students of artistic specialties at the Faculty of Arts of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in a distance format. The research employed a range of general scientific and pedagogical methods to ensure objectivity and comprehensiveness, including: literature analysis on the research problem to determine the state of its development and research prospects; comparison to examine different scholars' perspectives; systematization and generalization for drawing conclusions; observation of the educational process and analysis of the results of pedagogical practice undertaken by students of artistic specialties to assess the effectiveness of using the distance learning format. The author discusses the changes in the content of pedagogical practice for future teachers and highlights the factors that contribute to its organization in a distance learning format, including the development of a set of methodological recommendations for student interns (practice content by types of activities, guidelines for report preparation and submission, provision of documentation samples), identification of communication messengers for interaction with practice supervisors, students' mastery of online learning technologies - a set of educational technologies (developmental, project-based, blended, differentiated learning, etc.), as well as information and communication (digital) technologies for creating, compiling, storing, and accessing electronic educational resources that facilitate the implementation of distance learning processes. The organization of practice involves regular interaction between online learning participants during classes and consultations conducted online, ensuring the transmission of video, audio, graphic, and textual information in synchronous and asynchronous modes.

REVIEW for a collective monograph «SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS BY MEANS OF INCLUSIVE TOURISM» (2022)

The monographic study is an attempt to find out the current problems of social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth with special educational needs by means of inclusive tourism.Research materials can be used in the activities of educational institutions of all levels, inclusive resource centers, institutions of the social sphere and rehabilitation centers, in the work of non-governmental and public organizations, youth centers, etc.; during the teaching of professionally oriented academic disciplines; Certification training; development of special courses, training aids and extracurricular work. The monograph was prepared based on the results of the research topic «Social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth with special educational needs by means of inclusive tourism» (state registration number: 0119U103978) of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.

НАВЧАЛЬНО-МЕТОДИЧНЕ ЗАБЕПЕЧЕННЯ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ ДО МОЛОДІЖНОЇ РОБОТИ (З ДОСВІДУ УМАНСЬКОГО ДЕРЖАВНОГО ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ ІМЕНІ ПАВЛА ТИЧИНИ)

The article notes that educational and methodological support of training future social workers for youth work is an important component of the educational process in a higher education institution. It was determined that the training of future social workers is carried out in accordance with state standards of higher education, educational programs, curricula for the educational levels of bachelor, master, doctor of philosophy. The purpose of the article is to carry out an analysis of educational and methodological support for the preparation of future social workers for youth work. The research used such methods as: analysis, comparison and generalization of scientific, educational, educational and methodological sources on the researched problem,The article highlights the educational components that meet and provide program results and competencies for training future social workers for youth work, among them: youth in modern society, youth policy, social youth policy, theoretical and practical foundations of youth work, theory and practice of youth work , youth work in the field of leisure and volunteering, organization and infrastructure of youth work, training technologies in youth work and others. It was concluded that educational and methodological support for the training of future social workers for youth work at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University is carried out in accordance with the current regulatory and legal acts of the state and local levels.

The Methodology of Delayed Interaction Techniques Application in L2 Asynchronous Learning and Teaching

In the new global education, online learning and teaching have become central issues for different methodology development. This paper examines the ways for asynchronous foreign language teaching mode. 
 The purpose of this study is to define specific techniques that are applicable to asynchronous interaction in the process of foreign language learning and teaching. The aim of this paper is also to work out the methodology for their use. 
 Methodology. For this study, a number of research methods were used. The previous studies' analysis was used for the examination of the recent findings. A qualitative case-study experiment was used to investigate personal teachers and students’ experience with delayed interaction techniques (DIT) use in the process of Foreign Language (FL) Methodology teaching and learning that is a component of FL teachers training course in the department of foreign languages of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in Ukraine. The methodological approach offered an effective way of compiling delayed interaction technique stages. Data were gathered from the students’ feedback survey that was used as a qualitative method. The online software of the Voyant tool, one of the more practical ways for survey results visualization was applied. 
 Results. One of the main findings of the current study is a clarification of the delayed interaction technique notion, which is suggested as a definition in the context of the current study issue. The second finding is developing the methodology of using DIT in a second language (L2) asynchronous learning and teaching mode of studying. The methodology includes seven steps for DIT application.
 Conclusions. This study has found that generally, interaction is possible to use even asynchronically in conditions that prevent immediate interaction. The results of this study have no limitations for application according to educational institutions, and learners’ age of L2 level. However, for effective DIT applications, it is necessary for teachers and students to have enough digital skills, internet and gadgets access. Further work needs to be done to examine more online resources such as software, apps, and tools for using them in asynchronous L2 learning and teaching.

USE OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE BIOLOGY TEACHERS IN THE STUDY OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

The prospective and effective area of training is the use of training in the educational process for students of natural sciences. The relevance of introducing training technologies into the educational process for the study of human and animal anatomy and physiology by future biology teachers is emphasized. The latest domestic and foreign scientific researches and publications on the use of training technologies in the educational process are analyzed. The features of the use of training in the training of future specialists in a higher educational institution are characterized. It is shown that the training technology is a collective form of organization of training, helps to carry out training taking into account individual characteristics, promotes self-realization of the future professional and the choice of an adequate pace of learning. The expediency of using the training in the training of biology teachers in the development of certain aspects of the disciplines of human anatomy and physiology, namely: reproductive health, methods of contraception, rational nutrition, hardening, healthy lifestyle, is determined. A plan of training sessions for the cycle is proposed: «Show Awareness and Prudence», their topics and goals are defined. The questionnaire survey of higher education students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, which took place before and after the training sessions on the following topics, was analyzed: «Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)», «Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)». The effectiveness of the training in the educational activities of future biology teachers was evaluated. We consider it promising to introduce training technologies for the training of a biologist during higher education at the university.

Mobility program impact on the internationalization of higher education at The Faculty of Social and Psychological Education of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University

The article deals with the issues of international academic mobility of students, teachingand research related to internationalization of higher education at the Faculty of Socialand Psychological Education of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.Given the ever-increasing requirements to quality of higher education, Ukrainianhigher education institutions (HEI) faced the problem of the need to increase competitivenesson the world market. All this indicates that international university cooperationis an integral part of the existence and development of Ukrainian higher educationinstitutions. International cooperation, academic mobility of students, participationin international educational programs and projects are the priority of today’s education development. Thanks to inter-university partnerships, young people study together withtheir peers from different countries of the world, develop intercultural understanding,and adapt to life and work in the global space.

Досвід українських закладів вищої освіти щодо реалізації психологопедагогічного супроводу здобувачів з особливими освітніми потребами

The relevance of the research topic is explained by the fact that the number of applicants with special educational needs is increasing every year. This is due to the state’s social policy towards this category of applicants (clearly defined benefits), positive changes that are taking place in society regarding the integration of these individuals. The purpose of the article is analysis of the experience of organizing psychological and pedagogical support for students of higher education in Ukrainian higher education institutions. After analyzing the mechanisms for implementing psychological and pedagogical support for higher education students with educational needs, 4 higher education institutions were selected that were able to organize this process in the most qualitative and meaningful way (Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Khmelnytsky Cooperative Institute of Trade and Economics, Poltava State Agrarian University). The main areas of work on psychological and pedagogical support for higher education students with special educational needs are: developing responsibility for their own behaviour, self-awareness and changing attitudes towards disability; counseling work with parents of students on the peculiarities of their adaptation, learning and participation in extracurricular activities on an equal footing with other participants in the educational process; social and psychological diagnostics, monitoring of personal development and social situation of students.

REVIEW TO THE DIRECTORY «ENCYCLOPEDIA OF YOUTH WORK» (2022)

In modern society, youth work is usually understood as a tool for personal development, social integration and active citizenship of young people. Youth work is a «keyword» for all types of activities of a social, cultural, educational or political nature, which are done together with young people, for young people and by the forces of young people themselves. It belongs to the field of education outside the educational institution, most often associated with non-formal or informal education. «Encyclopedia of youth work» is a reference and analytical work that highlights the problems of theory, history and practice of youth work, youth policy. The preparation of the publication was carried out in accordance with the work plan of the Youth Center «START» of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, concluded by scientific and pedagogical workers and graduate students of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.

DIGEST OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT FIELD OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TOPIC «SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS BY MEANS OF INCLUSIVE TOURISM»

The review highlights a digest of events and activities that took place on the basis of the Uman State Pedagogical University within the framework of the development of the research topic «Social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth with special educational needs by means of inclusive tourism» with the participation of scientific and pedagogical workers, graduate students, masters and students during 2022.Members of the Center for Social and Educational Integration and Inclusive Rehabilitation and Social Tourism «Without Barriers» of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University are working on the development of this topic. The purpose of the Center is to consolidate the efforts of relevant departments of the university, executive bodies and NGOs aimed at socio-pedagogical and psychological support of people with special educational needs in their adaptation to the student and teaching staff, integration into the educational and social environment.

REVIEW for a collective monograph «SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF VULNERABLE CATEGORIES OF CITIZENS FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR» (2022)

The complex social and political situation determines the expediency of justifying the system of social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth from the consequences of war. Restorative measures, forms, methods and technologies allow to increase the level of stress resistance of the participants of the educational process, preservation of mental health and social well-being.The collective monograph «Social and psychological rehabilitation of vulnerable categories of citizens from the consequences of war» (2022) is the result of the work of the author's team of the research topic «Social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth with special educational needs by means of inclusive tourism» (state registration number: 0119U103978) Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The publication is aimed at specialists who work in the system of both general and special education, primarily psychologists, social workers, specialists of inclusive resource centers, for families raising children with special educational needs.

SCIENTIFIC INTERNSHIPS AS A FORM OF IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SKILL OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGICAL EMPLOYEE OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (on the example of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University)

The article outlines the importance of scientific internships for a scientific and pedagogical employee of a higher education institution. The purpose and main tasks of the Department of International Relations of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University are described. It was analyzed that scientific internships took place in full-time, mixed and remote forms. It was emphasized that the scientific internships of teachers should be carried out as often as possible, since highly qualified scientific and pedagogical employees are a guarantee of the university’s success and its reputation in the Ukrainian and world arenas. The results of internships are developed scientific projects, defended scientific papers, published scientific articles. International internship is the most important form of improving the professional competence of teachers and provides an opportunity to exchange experience with many countries of the world.
 Keywords: scientific internships; professional skills; professional development; project; scientific and pedagogical employees; university; cooperation; competences.

WAYS OF TEACHING TRANSLITERATION TO MASTER STUDENTS DURING ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSE

The article deals with the peculiarities of formation transliteration skills in Master students studying at non-linguistic departments in Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The author’s experience of teaching Academic English course is described. It is indicated that the structure of the course is designed in such a way as to equip future specialists with knowledge and skills that they will need both in professional activities (writing CVs, letters, electronic messages, etc.) and for continuing education (making abstracts, summaries, list of references etc.). When international cooperation with colleagues is being intensified and new information technologies are being introduced, the skills of graphic signs’ conversion still remains relevant and valuable for improving written formal communication for the acquired profession and everyday life. The article is based on Ukrainian current standard of proper name transliteration and highlights some advantages and disadvantages of such transformation method. The development of masters’ transliteration skills occurs logically in several stages: from learning the rules of conversion, improving skills to the Standard application when students are to form a portfolio with own documents, analyse and compare different transliteration systems while getting acquainted with online transliteration services. The author assumes having worked out the transliteration rules students can consciously produce them in similar cases. The article concludes that the prospects of professional activity require from the future specialists to be familiar with the means and norms of transliteration when presenting one’s own life experience, experience of education, work or scientific activity etc. in formal papers. It is stated that the relevance of different tasks and correctly selected materials contribute to the transition to master students’ more conscious learning of language material.
 Keywords: transliteration standard; transliteration of proper names; Cyrillic alphabet; masterʼs training program of non-linguistic departments; academic English; portfolio; online application; transliteration skills.