scholarly journals Professional development of education managers in modern reality: psychological resources and risks

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 05008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Shcherbakova ◽  
Dinamutdin Misirov ◽  
Vladimir Kirik ◽  
Irina Loseva

The article shows the importance of human capital development in the field of management for the effective solution of the problems of modernization of modern education. This article is aimed at identifying specific resources and risks that are reflected in the process of professional development of the Manager today. For the successful activity of the Manager in the field of education, it is important to update his motivation for growth and competence, complex reflection of clusters of individual risks and resources, focus on continuous self-development. The article studies and describes the content characteristics of managers ’ ideas about psychological factors that can facilitate or block professional and personal growth. The attention is focused on the role of the education Manager in ensuring effective activity, the level of subjective control, which reflects the degree of internality, autonomy and responsibility for management decisions and the nature of professional activity. It is emphasized that the role of subjective control of the Manager increases in the context of risks of modernization of the modern educational system. Levels of acceptance of information on own resources and risks as bases of modeling of further development are revealed.

Author(s):  
Salomėja Šatienė

Abstract The integrated approach to the development of educational theory of later life learning should be informed by comprehensive knowledge of ageing as a social construct. Establishment of the role of later life learning in the context of successful ageing paradigm encompasses both sociological and educational perspectives taking into consideration the complexity of older people’s engagement in society and participation in education with regard to social use for the learning outcomes and personal growth. In the context of successful ageing, it should provide the answers to the questions related to the meaning and role of learning in later life. The present research aims to explore the role of learning in the construct of successful ageing and to analyze the characteristic features of non-formal later life learning in Lithuania in the perspective of successful ageing based on the review some recent literature on psychological and social aspects of successful ageing and older adult education and research in the fields of educational and psychosocial gerontology. It pursues answers to the questions as to “How can learning in later life contribute to successful ageing? What are the implications for the role of learning in the models of successful ageing? How is the role of third-age learning conceptualized in the perspective of successful ageing?” The answers to these questions provide better insight into the conceptual background of older adult education and suggests prospective research on the issue of the role of learning in older age. The multidimensional nature of the concept of successful ageing revealed by the literature review suggests that the role of learning in the construct of successful ageing is analyzable in relationship with health, psychological and social domains. The role of learning in later life is manifested through its impact on maintenance of cognitive function, psychological resources and social functioning. The positive impact of learning in later life on mental health through maintenance of cognitive function and the utilization of psychological resources through stimulation of personal growth and self-efficacy of older adult learners has been supported by findings of many recent studies. Education has been identified as one of the predictors of active engagement with life as an essential component of successful ageing.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (46) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. O. Danylov

In the article the author shows the peculiarities of the development of socio-professional maturity of the future pedagogue in the context of pedagogical acmeology. Therefore, there is an urgent need to optimize the process of professional training of future lecturers on the basis of a new methodology that would combine personal and professional development in the educational process, direct professional self-determination and self-improvement of the future specialist, promote their self-realization and professional development. We believe that the process of professional training of future pedagogues should be based on the developed acmeogram and professiogram, model the professional and personal development of the specialist in accordance with the content and objectives of professional activity. This will not only direct the process of professional training to a certain ideal model of the specialist, but also to actualize the professional self-determination and self-development of the future pedagogue.Key words: future pedagogue, activity, personality, self-determination, self-improvement, acmeology.


Author(s):  
N.V. Prorok

In the article is show the results of experimental research of process acceptance and realization by a psychologist the education-professional problem, what is embedded in professional-practical task. Was proposed the psychological model of its process, the basic component of it is: the demands in the self-changing, motivational-target formation «desire for self-improvement», the problematization of  available forms and means of professional activity, the ability to the solving of new educational-professional tasks. Was showed that the formulation of the specific perceived education-professional problem is doing when the personality desire to the self-development is available. Just because of it skills and abilities takes some practical direction – to the realization of the aim. Was substantiated that the solving of professional-practical task which was formed in professional life is not realize without the access to the educational space.  That’s why the professional self-development is realizing in the context  of self-education, what becomes a tool of the self-development. Are outlined the main types of professional development of practical psychologists (follow the criteria of the presence of a desire for self-improvement): «adaptive» – the subject is ready to set the teaching and educational tasks which are «into» the professional function and direction to the improve of the existing competencies; «active» – the specialist  set the teaching and educational tasks which aimed to expansion of competencies which are formed and used; «protective» – declaration of intention to work with itself, the teaching and educational tasks are not setting; «passive» – the person declarates the absence of desire to work for self-improvement. The behavior of professional within other types of professional development can have a positive or negative influence to professional activity.


Author(s):  
Elena Gubanova ◽  

The article discusses the role of advanced training in the context of changes in state policy in the educational area. In this study you can find basic approaches to the development of a model for advanced training for teachers. We show the prospects for applying personalized approach which contemplates the realization of individual plan of professional development for teacher’s personality. An individual plan of professional development for teacher’s personality gives an opportunity to build an individual educational way (trajectory) (to plan the timing and forms of advanced trainings, periods, etc.). We also show a modernization model of advanced trainings for teachers. The author comes to the conclusion that personalized approach to the developing a model of advanced training for educators will ensure the development of their personal and professional skills (professional readiness, pedagogical competence, professional identity, willingness to teach, teaching communication, professional self-development, ambition for advanced training).


Author(s):  
Khrystyna Vasylivna Pletsan

The article analyzes the state and problems of the development of the synergy of the career success of a specialist in the socio-cultural sphere. The main aspects of career development formation are highlighted, attention is paid to the definition of “career specialist’s success” as a process of development, implementation and decision making on the basis of human-centeredness, motivation, self-development and self-realization, a system of professional knowledge, skills and skills that provides professional development, achievement of goals and satisfaction with professional activity.The synergy of career success of a specialist as a targeted activity of a specialist in the socio-cultural sphere in relation to the achievement of the goals and objectives of professional activity was characterized. The preconditions for the career success of a specialist in the socio-cultural sphere have been argued and outlined. In particular, the presence of special features of the cognitive and intellectual spheres, providing a reflection of the activity; developed intellect; high ability to goal-setting; wide horizons; morality; personal maturity, supporting the desire for constant self-development, self-improvement; ability to self-control, self-control and self-realization. Factors, factors, indicators, criteria, components are analyzed. Functions of the career success of specialists in the socio-cultural sphere. The relevance of the management of the success of a career in a specialist in the socio-cultural environment has been substantiated through the implementation of the relevant cycles: professional definition → professional education → selection for the position → professional adaptation → career development planning → professional development → professional development → evaluation of the results of professional activity. It is proved that the success of the career of specialists of the socio-cultural sphere is formed, in accordance with the general laws of development, which contain creative and innovative principles of professional and personal growth. The corresponding subsystems of career success of the specialist of socio-cultural activity, namely: personnel, organizational, personal, and cultural-ethical subsystems, are determined. It is noted that due to the functions of the involved subsystems and associated career orientations, the specialist of the socio-cultural environment, given their interaction and interrelationship taking over the nature of the mutual perception of the activities of these elements, you can get the programmed result — the success of a career. It is substantiated that in order to achieve the success of a career, a specialist in the socio-cultural sphere must possess the appropriate complex of competencies. Namely: the definition of the direction of activity and vision; effective communication; decency and justice; delegation of authority; strategic thinking; making managerial decisions; analytical thinking; skills of working with information; innovation; leadership; professional experience; improvement of activity; change management; demanding possession of knowledge and skills of self-management; ability to make the most of their own abilities; stress management; self-confidence, decisions taken; ability to work in a team; creativity (the ability to creatively approach the decision of managerial tasks, the tendency to improvisation); responsibility; self improvement; organizational skills; trust; conflict management; rational resource management; criticality; orientation to the result. The conclusion is made that the synergy of the career success of specialists in the socio-cultural sphere can be presented in the form of such a structural process: a successful specialist → self-improvement and self-realization of a specialist → creative and innovative principles of professional development of a specialist → human centered dimension of the socio-cultural sphere → achievement of the determined goals and goals of the specialist → measure of goals and goals → synergy of success and career specialist socio-cultural environment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Tiha Delcheva

The material discusses an important problem for our education - increasing its quality and efficiency. In this aspect the role of the professional portfolio is interpreted as an external motivator to stimulate the professional development / self-development of pedagogical specialists, to increase the level of their competence. In the context of the reflective approach the great importance is placed on the professional reflection as activity of the pedagogical specialists: for work with the others; for working with knowledge, technology and information and for working with society. The main mechanism for this is the reflexive in nature materials and procedures.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Iryna Chorna

Abstract The content of professional mobility of future economists in the writings of foreign scientists have been presented. The components of future economists’ professional mobility formation have been considered. It has been established that the possession of a combination of these components enables future specialists to achieve a high level of generalized professional knowledge, improve them and acquire them on their own, and also determines the ability to set professional goals, choose ways to achieve them and to control this process. It has been determined that an integral part of professional mobility is the activity of a person, professional development and personal growth of the learner. A professional mobile specialist who is capable of professional development, possessing theoretical knowledge in the field of economics and other basic sciences, is able to critically treat information, find and use information rationally, organize his day-to-day educational and professional activities, independently and promptly solve the task of a problem nature, quickly switch from one activity to another. It has been established that a professionally mobile specialist should be capable of professional development, be theoretically knowledgeable in the field of economics and other basic sciences, critically treat information, find and use information rationally, organize his day-to-day educational and professional activity, solve problems independently and promptly, quickly switch from one activity to another. As the modern labor market necessitates the training of specialists in various fields of activity, it substantiates the requirements for the formation of social and professional qualities of a future specialist on the basis of general knowledge, as well as on the development of the ability to solve non-standard professional tasks, think alternatively, constantly be ready to improve professional activity and specialists’ training, be capable of constant development for performance of various tasks.


Osvitolohiya ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Sydorenko

Under the Concept «New Ukrainian School» implementation, the educational community received creative modernization challenges, in which the social and professional mission of the teacher changes in the context of European professionalism, while preserving the best mental Ukrainian characteristics. In the system of the New Ukrainian school, the professional development of a teacher implies his self-development and self-realization throughout his life as actual socio-cultural priorities and meanings. Such a social order highlights the need for training specialists who meet the challenges of a society of knowledge capable of continuous intellectual, cultural and spiritual development throughout their lives through formal and non-formal education, focused on preserving, multiplying and transferring humanistic social values, assimilation of new professional roles and functions. The article continues the cycle of publications by the author devoted to the development of theoretical and methodical principles for the acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher of the New Ukrainian School in the system of continuous education. The explication of the basic concepts of acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher, the «knowledge society», «continuous professional development», «acmeprofessional», «formal education», «informal education», «informational education» is carried out. Pedagogical acromeprofessionogenesis is defined as continuous prolonged process of professional development of a teacher in the conditions of formal, informal and informal education, comprehensive formation of personality and professional, including the successive periods of its self-realization and self-examination, changes and transformations of the psychological structure of professional activity, motivational sphere, values-ideological landmarks, development of key competencies, assimilation and implementation of innovative professional roles and functions. The basis of acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher of the New Ukrainian school is the transformation of four aspects into their integrity and interdependence: biological, mental, spiritual and professional. The acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher is traced through his continuous self-development and self-actualization as actual socio-cultural priorities and meanings. One of the key competencies is life-long learning through formal, informal and informal education. Alternative models, forms of improvement of qualification of the teacher of the New Ukrainian school are considered.


Author(s):  
Oleksandra Borzenko

The article deals with the issues of professional development of a foreign language teacher and identifies its main features. It is stated that modern world demands new approaches to the organization and improvement of the teaching process of learning a foreign language. It is determined that improving the quality of teaching depends on many factors. It is stated that the constant professional development of teachers is characterized by a variety of forms, methods, approaches. It is noted that new technologies created conditions for fundamental changes in teaching methods, changed the conditions of professional activity of a teacher, transformed his/her role and functions, and also required mastering a range of new skills. The qualification characteristic of a teacher is formulated as an integral part of his/her professional culture, which is aimed at improvement and self-development. It is emphasized on the importance and necessity of increasing the effectiveness of acquiring knowledge and practical skills in the institutes of advanced training and improvement. Keywords: teacher, professional development, foreign language, students, innovative pedagogical technologies


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeola Folasade Akinyemi ◽  
Vuyisile Nkonki ◽  
Lulekwa Sweet-Lily Baleni ◽  
Florence Rutendo Mudehwe-Gonhovi

This chapter addresses the significance and importance of communities of practice in the professional development of academics as university teachers. Its documents the role of communities of practice in enabling and enhancing the development of a professional knowledge base, the acquisition of skills, and competencies for effective teaching practice, as well as the dissemination of practical knowledge needed within a community of teaching practitioners. It provides details of how a community of practice comes into being, and how working relations within a community of practice are fostered. There is an elaboration on how members of a community of practice come to perceive their substantive issues the same way, and how a common agenda is formed around those issues. It also discusses peculiar ways of dealing with the identified issues, and the manner in which expertise, resources, resourcefulness and experiences are exchanged and shared with improvement, change and further development of academics’ teaching practices in sight.


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