THE SUBJECT “UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC WRITING” IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS OF THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD “ART”
The paper substantiates the expediency of introducing the subject “University Education and Academic Writing” into the process of training future teachers of the educational field “Art”. The purpose, objectives of the course, and the results of educational activities are covered. Attention is focused on the first module of the subject “University Education” and its particular topics. It is emphasized that the first-year students of the higher pedagogical educational institutions consider the current problems of university education of the past and the present of Ukraine and other countries in the process of mastering this module. The importance of acquainting freshmen with the legal framework of Ukraine is emphasized, taking into account the peculiarities of the higher educational institution chosen by them for education. Attention is paid to the expediency of first-year students mastering the history of formation and development of the university (faculty), acquaintance with prominent figures associated with the educational institution in which they study. It is highlighted that it is important for a student to be self-aware as a full-fledged subject of the educational process, which has certain rights and responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on the need to acquaint the student with the regulations governing the process of obtaining educational services by the future teacher of the educational field "Art", in particular with the educational and professional program with the defined structural components; curriculum, the student work, and individual plan; work programs, syllabuses, subject descriptions, programs of practices in which the purpose is presented, the general and professional competences are formulated, expected results of training.It is emphasized that as a result of mastering the first module of the subject "University Education and Academic Writing", a first-year student will create a strong foundation for quality training in a particular institution of higher education.