Formation of ICT-competence of Philology students with the innovative teaching aids in the distance education

The article is devoted to the study of the processes of formation of ICT competence of students of philology with the help of innovative teaching aids in the conditions of distance education. The peculiarities of innovative teaching aids in the process of remote work are clarified, their influence on the formation of ICT competence of students-philologists is studied, the interrelation between the processes of using innovative teaching aids in educational practice and formation of ICT competence of future teachers is analyzed. The study conducted a survey among students on the effectiveness of distance learning, the features of the introduction of information and communication technologies in the educational process and the use of related innovative learning tools, as well as on improving skills and abilities to work with Internet resources, learning platforms. The use of innovative tools for the training of teachers of philology significantly deepens the effectiveness of teaching, creates a ground for the disclosure of their creative potential, teaches to create original educational content, to interact effectively with others.

Special features of designing a correction program for adolescents who have signs of psychosomatic disorders

The relevance of the research is related to the need for studying the character of psychosomatic disorders in adolescence, which is insufficiently investigated and requires more in-depth research, in particular designing a comprehensive program that includes a system of training exercises to overcome psychosomatic disorders. The problem of studying psychosomatic relationships is one of the most difficult problems of modern psychology and medicine, despite the fact that the close connection between mental and somatic has been studied for several centuries. Mental trauma is a leading cause of neuroses formation and progress, its pathogenic significance is determined by the complex interaction with many other factors being a result of an individual’s life, formation of his body and personality, especially in adolescence. The subject of the research is to study special features of psychosomatic disorders, as well as to design a program for adolescents with signs of neurotic disorders. The subject matter of the research is the peculiarities of psychosomatic disorders manifestation and neurotic signs in adolescence. The article presents a theoretical analysis of modern approaches in psychology to the study of psychosomatic disorders peculiarities, their classification, considering the signs of neurotic disorders in adolescence. The work analyzes age characteristics of psychosomatic disorders in adolescence. Modern adolescents are exposed to various stressors, to the impact of audiovisual information, school overload, extra classes, exams, and a special problem that is a change in quality of life and prevalence of alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction, especially drug addiction among adolescents. The complex of these factors has negative consequences both on a psychological and physical level. Most authors who study the causes of psychosomatic illnesses recognize the important role of parents in the development of mentally and physically healthy children. Many studies highlight the role of early mother-child relationships in the formation of psychosomatic pathology. Various violations of this relationship usually lead to abnormalities in a child’s development. (M. Mahler, E. T. Eidemiller, Yustitskis, D. Winnicott, M. Klein). The results of an empirical study aimed at identifying signs of psychosomatic disorders are considered. The following methods were used: observation, questionnaires, and such methods as diagnosis of neurotic disorders in adolescence (DND), diagnosis of the level of school anxiety by Phillips, “Non-existent animal” by M.Z. Drukarevich. The peculiarities of designing and testing the correction program, which is aimed at reducing the signs of neurotic manifestations in adolescence, are revealed. Objectives of the correction program are: searching for interaction of adolescents with society, finding and testing skills of effective response to external stimuli; increasing the level of self-esteem; removal of emotional tension; reducing anxiety. The results confirm the possibility of reducing the signs of neurotic manifestations of adolescents and help to delay or completely stop a possible personality disorder.

Education as a factor in maintaining mental health: the experience of Ukrainian interwar emigration

The reasons and bases of actualization of professional training of youth in the conditions of emigration in the interwar period are found out. The formation and development of Ukrainian schooling as a basis for professional training of Ukrainians of the 1920s - 1930s in the Czechoslovak Republic and the preservation of their mental health are analyzed. It was emphasized that professional training was an integral part of the general cultural process among emigrants. It is revealed that the actualization of Ukrainian vocational training in the Western countries of the interwar period is a complex and multifaceted process that is closely related to the socio-economic and educational policy of the states that became a new homeland for Ukrainians, geography and compactness of their settlement, employment in various sectors. , the presence of professional intelligentsia in the diaspora, its national awareness, the state of religious life, etc.

The transformation of methodological guidelines in a scientific research in the context of art education

The article examines the methodological guidelines in scientific research based on scientific reflection, their changes connected with the growth of science selfconsciousness and widening the forms of its reflection, the priority of axiological, anthropo and cultural centeredness in the educational and scientific environment, the transformation of the whole style of thinking based on the new paradigm of cognition, which is characterized by a general tendency for synthesis, interdisciplinarity, integrativeness, methodological pluralism. The new ideals of scientific knowledge as a combination of certain conceptual, value and methodological strategies, which form the basis of the new methodology of scientific knowledge acquisition in the context of artistic theory and practice are outlined.

Specifics of acculturation of foreign students

The article considers the specifics of acculturation of foreign students. It is stated that the characteristic features of older adolescence is a favorable factor for ensuring the successful acculturation of foreign students. It was determined that the successful adaptation of young people to new environmental conditions largely depends on the ethnic psychological characteristics of students and the type of relationships that prevail in their usual society. It is concluded that the successful adaptation of students is largely due not only to their individual psychological characteristics, but also to their socio-cultural background. It is concluded that modern universities have significant potential to ensure the successful acculturation of foreign students.

Organizational and pedagogical aspects of optimization of education and upbringing of students with special needs in higher education institutions

The authors of the article emphasize the need to form an effective system of higher education that would meet national interests and global development trends, provide training, as well as equal rights and opportunities for all actors in the educational process, including people with special educational needs. After all, the main goal of inclusive higher education is not only to eliminate barriers to access of students with special educational needs to the development of their natural potential, but also to enable them to achieve maximum independence, competence, competitiveness as necessary qualities and prerequisites for effective self-realization. It is proved that the effectiveness of the process of optimization of education and upbringing of students with special needs in higher education institutions depends on a set of organizational and pedagogical aspects. The first organizational and pedagogical aspect is the formation of a high level of readiness of teachers to carry out activities aimed at optimizing the teaching and education of students with special needs in higher education institutions. The second aspect of optimizing the education and upbringing of students with special needs is the development and implementation of a program of full inclusion of people with special educational needs in the educational process of higher education institutions. It provides primarily semantic and methodological support of this process on the basis of a holistic system approach. The third aspect optimization of education and upbringing of students with special needs is the formation of the educational space of higher education institution tolerant to the inclusion of people with special educational needs. The fourth organizational and pedagogical aspect of optimizing the education and upbringing of students with special needs in higher education institutions is defined - pedagogical monitoring of the relevant process.

Organization of university activities to prevent mental disorders in student youth during the pandemic

The article substantiates the urgency of the research problem, due to the need to develop new forms of organizing the activities of higher education institutions for the prevention and neutralization of mental disorders in students in a epidemiological situation. The purpose of the article is to reveal the features of the organization of universities to prevent mental disorders in student youth during the pandemic. The article identifies the causes and factors that cause mental disorders in students during a pandemic. Particular attention is paid to highlighting gaps in the organization of the educational process of the distance format in universities, which have contributed to the deterioration of students’ mental health. Methods of diagnostics of mental states arising under the influence of the quarantine and self-isolation. Anti-epidemic measures for psychological and social assistance of students are considered. As a result of the study, the directions and forms of the organizational activities of universities to prevent mental disorders and preserve the mental andemia of young people during a pandemic are determined.

Formation of social intelligence of future tactical officers

The article focuses on changing the social requirements for the system of military training of officers. It is proved that the training of highly qualified military specialists depends not only on their intellectual abilities, but also on the ability to establish and maintain contacts with people, correctly understand the emotions and information they transmit, which makes it especially important to form social intelligence. A thorough analysis of theoretical and practical scientific research of the concept of "social intelligence". In order to determine the level of social intelligence of future officers of the tactical level, a study of the initial level of social intelligence and clarified a number of conditions that in higher education institutions with specific learning conditions do not contribute to the harmonious development of social intelligence of future officers. It is proved that the methods of active training and education in the conditions of innovative approach to the organization of educational activity in a higher educational institution help to increase the efficiency of formation of social intelligence of future officers.

Synthetic speech prosody of digital assistents and their functions in the modern world

The article is devoted to the speech prosody analysis of digital assistants and their functions in the modern world. Peculiarities of their functioning in different spheres, in particular in educational, are considered and as well as tasks which they perform. Synthetic speech prosody is investigated on the example of voice assistants which speak in a female, male and genderless voice. Characteristics of melody (melodic scales and terminal tones), FF and intensity range, tempo and pause features, voice quality were taken into account. In the course of comparative study some identical and distinctive features of assistants’ speech were singled out. The results of the experiment demonstrate variability of prosodic parameters, used by digital assistants. Voice differentiation and different degrees of expressiveness depend on the sphere of application, users’ preferences and communication context.

Psychological state of different categories of the population of Ukraine in the conditions of a Coronavirus Pandemic

The article considers the psychological state of different categories of the population of Ukraine in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. Directly, the pandemic has led to the closure of enterprises in countries with a high percentage of patients, a sharp increase in demand for everyday products, speculation in the market of certain goods: antiviral drugs, sanitary masks, disinfectants. Quarantine has negative consequences for the economy, directly or indirectly affecting the shutdown of entire sectors of the economy or reduce their productivity. Economic ruin will result in tens of millions of people losing their jobs as trade and production simply cease. Trade, logistics and transport are the most powerful drivers of modern economic growth. Business is facing a scarce financial flow and a hitherto unknown supply crisis. The population loses income as a result of forced downtime and current solvency. Ukrainian and world medical systems are not ready for coronavirus treatment. For the scientific and medical world, the current experience of countering the Covid-19 outbreak will be extremely valuable. Isolation divides people into two types: some enjoy home comfort and free time, while others do not find a place and want to regain their freedom as soon as possible. But in the end, quarantine will negatively affect the psychological and physical health of both the first and the second, because we are social beings and long solitude has a devastating effect on us. An event of this magnitude can't but affect our psychological state: forced isolation, inability to do many familiar things and see live with friends and family, news of the growing number of infected and dead, fear for themselves and loved ones cause anxiety and tension even in those who does not feel it at other times.