A TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCÅ OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEACHERS

The relevance of constant professional development for teaching staff in professional (vocational) education schools (P(V)E schools) is conditional upon the innovative changes in education, the modernization of educational and industrial technologies and the elaboration of effective models and mechanisms of training highly qualified personnel. The professional development of masters of vocational training is correlated with the development of their professional competency, integrating the so-called systematic build-up of new knowledge and experience. The article aims to justify a particular technology for developing professional competency in masters of vocational training from P(V)E schools. Methods include a theoretical analysis of scientific works, a study of practical experience, systematization, generalization and a pedagogical experiment. Results. The results of the survey of teaching staff (including masters of vocational training) regarding the final level of professional motives confirm the following: a high level – 29%, a sufficient level – 56%, an average level – 15%. The results of these specialists’ self-assessment of their readiness for professional development are as follows: a high level – 48%, a sufficient level – 47%, an average level – 5%. The paper proves that there appears to be a need to discover some optimal technologies for developing professional competency in masters of vocational training, given the conditions for elaborating modern models of teacher education. An algorithm for designing the technology for developing professional competency in masters of vocational training from P(V)E schools includes a scientific aspect (defining and adhering to targets, objectives, methodological and other principles of professional education), a procedural aspect (modelling the content, forms and ... Conclusions. The paper presents the technology for developing professional competency in masters of vocational training from P(V)E schools as a psycho-pedagogical process organized according to an appropriate algorithm, whose implementation should result in the professional development of masters of vocational training.

THE ESSENCE OF ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE COMPETENCE OF CLOTHING TECHNICAL DESIGNERS

The relevance of the paper lies in the need of garment manufacture in highly qualified technical designers, who can apply their artistic, creative and art skills in practice and have knowledge not only about design, clothing technology but also about artistic courses aimed at developing artistic and creative competence. The paper aims to study the components of artistic and creative competence of clothing technical designers in the scientific literature and analyze the essence of this competence. Methods: a classic analysis of psycho-pedagogical, scientific and methodological literature, legal acts and documents, educational and methodical documents and proceedings of conferences to generalize conceptual approaches to solving the problem under study to reveal the essence of artistic and creative competence of clothing technical designers; generalization – to integrate and group different classifications of artistic and creative competence into an integral unity, which manifests itself in the ability of the individual to work effectively in the professional field to formulate relevant conclusions. Results. The paper studies and reveals the components of artistic and creative competence of clothing technical designers. Also, it contains a theoretical analysis of recent publications on the study of artistic, creative, as well as artistic and creative competences. The paper shows that artistic and creative competence plays a leading role in the structure of the professional competence of students majoring in Light Industry Technologies. Modelling and Design of Industrial Products (specialty No 182). This competence combines ... Conclusions: every type of competences plays a particular role in the professional development of specialists. The competences related to the specifics of artistic and creative activities are incredibly essential for future clothing technical designers. Artistic and creative competence plays an essential role in the general structure of multidimensional professional competence of future clothing technical designers and is rather multidisciplinary...

SOME ISSUES AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY IN FUTURE BACHELORS IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS DURING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The relevance of this research lies in the intensive development of higher economic education in Ukraine and the strong demand of society and Ukraine's economics for the specialists ready to pursue a professional career under the conditions of small business development. Aim: the paper aims to identify and describe the current issues and prospects of developing entrepreneurial competency in future bachelors in business economics during professional training. Methods: a classic analysis of official documents and scientific works on the issue of developing entrepreneurial competency: external analysis (taking into account the historical circumstances of the creation of selected documents as elements of a particular system of socio-economic relations; determining its importance and effectiveness given specific research issues); internal analysis (focusing on the content of the source; identifying some issues and prospects of developing entrepreneurial competency in future specialists during professional training in HEIs): Results. The paper shows that modern scholars have different views on the concept of entrepreneurship. However, they agree that the success of entrepreneurial activity depends on graduates' entrepreneurial competency. The paper indicates that modern bachelors in economics must be well-rounded, intelligent, highly- cultured and well-mannered, competent in commercial matters and continuously enhance their professionalism, given the needs of Ukraine's economic development. Besides, it proves that entrepreneurial competency is mostly understood as a ... Conclusions. The paper identifies the primary issues of developing entrepreneurial competency in future bachelors in business economics. They are as follows: students' lack of motivation to show entrepreneurial initiative; unreadiness for entrepreneurial activity; unacceptable levels of entrepreneurial competency; inefficient degree programmes; a particular imbalance between professional and core competencies. Also, the paper outlines the prospects of developing entrepreneurial competency in future bachelors in business economics. They involve reforms in ....

THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE RESULTS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Relevance. In the times of economic transformation on the way to the market relations, Ukraine needs highly qualified economists who have high qualification for working in both domestic and international economies. That is why currently one of the priorities of the vocational education system ... The article aim is to identify and characterize the features of determining the results of training of the future economists on the example of the state university in China. Methods: The research methods used during the study are: theoretical methods: analysis (to study the educational and professional program of the state Chinese University and determine the results of training of future Bachelors majoring in Business Economics in Chinese universities), comparison ... empirical methods: observational (direct observation of the educational process at a state university in the People’s Republic of China) – to determine the specific features of determining and studying the results of a professional training of Bachelors of Business Economics at a Chinese Results. The article outlines and describes the specific features of determination of the results of the training of future Bachelors majoring in Business Economics which have been given and analyzed on the example of the university in China. The structure of the professional competence of future Bachelors of Business Economics is considered in accordance with the educational and professional program of Chinese University... Conclusions. The conclusion is justified that the results of professional training of future Bachelors of Business Economics in Ukraine and Europe, as well as in China, are determined on the basis of the competence approach. The analysis of the educational and professional programs of universities in China allowed us to determine such competence groups in the professional competence as follows: general (integral) competencies, which mean possession of flexible («soft») skills; personal (subject) competencies ...

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY PERSONNEL USING REMOTE TECHNOLOGIES

Relevance: the need for the development and experimental verification of lifelong learning, namely: mi- crobiology, virology and immunology of future Masters of pharmacy (during studying in higher educational institution and after its graduation, their professional career in the context of society informatization). Aim: to analyze the state of preparation of Masters of pharmacy in the study of microbiology, virology and immunology in the conditions of society informatization. Methods: theoretical (analysis, synthesis, generalization); empirical (expert evaluation and self-assessment methods; questionnaire). Results: the modernization update of the purpose and contents of teaching the future Masters of pharmacy in microbiology, virology and immunology is proposed. An attempt has been made to introduce such a system of training, which would be aimed at the formation of professional knowledge of future Masters of pharmacy, continuous improvement of their professional competences, meaningful practical application of the obtained theoretical knowledge and the acquisition of new knowledge (that appears in the scientific space), the forma- tion of appropriate skills, effective communication formation in the professional pharmaceutical environment through remote technologies. Conclusions: the author has proved that the profession of provisor is inherently a process of constant self- development and self-improvement, with the help of which pharmaceutical activity will be effective. Considering that the pharmaceutical industry has undergone significant changes in comparison with the last century, and requires continuous scientific and educational education, it is concluded that the modern provisor should be able to improve his personal professional qualification at the convenient time for him, remotely, including by online and offline.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE SKILLED WORKERS IN PROFESSIONAL (VOCATIONAL) EDUCATION SCHOOLS BASED ON MODULAR ÀND COMPETENCE APPROACH

Relevance: in order to implement the effective personal self-realization of the future skilled worker, there is a need for the system of professional (vocational) education to follow the changes in the sphere of work, respond to the economic situation in the country, the structure of the market of professions, the demand for new competences. All this requires a significant increase in the degree of flexibility of this education system, creation of fundamentally new forms of its interaction with the labor market, employers and their active participation in its further and future development. Purpose: to carry out theoretical and methodological substantiation of the system of professional training of future skilled workers in the professional (vocational) education schools on the basis of modular competence approach. Methods: theoretical analysis, study of regulatory documents, analysis of curricula – to find out the state of development of the problem and determine the directions of research; comparison – to study different scientific perspectives on the problem; analysis and synthesis – to develop criteria and indicators of the readiness of future skilled workers to carry out professional activities on a modular basis; systematization and generalization – to formulate conclusions. Results: the essential characteristics of module competence training are revealed, its peculiarities and main aspects are characterized, which create the proper conditions for the formation of key competences and suc- cessful training of future skilled workers, the development of their creative cognitive activity and independence in terms of modular mastery of professional activity. Conclusions: in the implemented professional training of future skilled workers, based on modular com- petence, there is a complex development of skills and knowledge within the framework of formation of the specific competence of the individual, which ensures the fulfillment of the specific labor function and reflects the requirements of the modern labor market.

EXPANDING THE PROFESSIONAL PEDAGOGICAL PROFILE OF TEACHER FROM PROFESSIONAL (VOCATIONAL) EDUCATION SCHOOL UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF INCLUSION

Relevance: persons with special educational needs require professional qualifications. This leads to theactualization of the issue of expanding the professional and pedagogical profile of the teacher of the P (V) Eschool and the inclusive competence acquisition.Aim: to analyze the legal documents on the provision of inclusive education in the system of vocationaleducation and training and study the needs of teachers of P(V)E school in the formation of inclusive competence.Methods: theoretical (analysis, synthesis, generalization); empirical (interviewing methods, conversation).Results: it has been found out that the problem of expanding the professional and pedagogical profile of theteacher of the professional (vocational) education school in the direction of his inclusive competence development needs to be addressed. It has been established that the creation of the barrier-free educational environment and the architectural accessibility of facilities in educational institutions for education applicants with special educational needs is necessary. The vast majority of teachers require the specially organized training on issues of inclusion introduction. It has been defined that teachers identify such forms of increasing the inclusive competence as training, specialist counseling and full-time targeted courses. The experience of forming the inclusive competence of teachers through the introduction of formal, non-formal and informal education has been presented. It has been stated that it is important to establish cooperation between educational institutions and regional inclusive resource centers. It has been proved that teachers need assistance in developing an individual curriculum for the education applicants with special educational needs and evaluation of its implementation.Conclusions: the introduction of inclusive education in the system of vocational education and training willgive the opportunity to obtain the working

SWOT-ANALYSIS OF A COMPETENTLY ORIENTED EDUCATION PROCESS

Relevance: the need to analyze the competence-oriented educational process is determined by the rapid development of educational information technologies and their introduction into the educational process. In Ukraine, as well as in foreign countries, the competence-oriented educational process is gaining broad-based development. Much debate, both internationally and at the level of different countries, has been conducted on the competence-oriented approach to forming the content of education. The important step in the formation of competence is to identify the main areas of activity in which the future specialist will reach vital competence, that is, be prepared for life. Purpose: to identify the main threats to the formation of competence-oriented educational process and substantiate the strategic positions of its construction. Methods: analysis and synthesis – to find out the state and level of development of the studied problem; generalization – to formulate conclusions and recommendations on teachers' readiness to introduce the competence-oriented approach; diagnostic (questionnaire, conversation) – to study information about the state of readiness of pedagogical staff to use the competence-oriented educational process. Results: the main aspects of the implementation of the competence-oriented educational process are revealed, which should be laid down in branch programs, subjects, educational and methodical literature. The methodology of pedagogical influence on the level of content of the competence of educational process is substantiated. Strengths and weaknesses of implementation of the competence-oriented educational process are identified. Conclusions: the conducted SWOT-analysis of the competence-oriented educational process has allowed to identify urgent needs for the improvement of quality of educational environment, perfection of approaches to its development and introduction of new methods into the educational process.

KEY COMPETENCES OF FUTURE GARMENT WORKERS: THE OFFER AND DEMAND IN THE LABOUR MARKET

Relevance: State standards for professional (vocational) education of such professions as "seamstress", "dressmaker", "cutter" reveal the content of essential professional competences of these professions, as well as list general (key) competences common to all three professions. They have led to the need to identify a separate list of key competences required by employers of garment enterprises for each profession. Aim: analysis, comparison and generalization of the offer and demand for key competences of garment workers in the Ukrainian labour market; determination of personal qualities, demanded by modern employers of Ukrainian garment enterprises for such professions as "seamstress", "dressmaker", "cutter". Methods: the paper has analyzed, compared and summarized 270 vacancies and 344 curricula vitae available on Ukrainian and international job search websites to determine the level of needs of Ukrainian employers in the garment industry for garment workers with key competences (www.work.ua, www.hh.ua, www.rabota.ua). Results. The paper clarifies the statistical needs of employers of Ukrainian garment enterprises for seamstresses, dressmakers and cutters with key competences. It compares the offer and demand for garment workers and proves that they cannot adequately meet the needs of modern employers due to insufficient levels of their key competences. It highlights that dressmakers and cutters are the more in-demand workers with key competences and should work in the field of public services or a single production... Conclusions: the paper proves the interdependence between the need for well-developed personal qualities of skilled workers and types of profession and production. It reveals the role of garment workers' key competences in developing personal qualities required by Ukrainian garment enterprises for such professions as "seamstress", "dressmaker" and "cutter", as well as the connection between key and professional competences.

AN EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OF EFFICIENCY OF PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGICAL CULTURE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEACHERS IN AGRÎINDUSTRY

Relevance: the problem of technological culture development for industrial training masters of agrarian profile is determined by the need to modernize the professional (vocational) education and innovative changes in the agrarian sector. Materials: in papers of local and foreign researchers (V. Radkevych, H. Romanova, L. Komisarova, V. Kovalchuk, M. Mykhniuk, N. Alova, V. Kuznetsov, R. Khoteieva and others) the issue on developing techno- logical culture for industrial training masters of agrarian profile at regional training-methodological centres for vocational education and training (SMC for VET) is studied not enough. Aim: to analyse the results of experimental testing the efficiency of offered pedagogical conditions for tech- nological culture development for industrial training masters of agrarian profile in SMC for VET. Methods: general scientific (analysis, synthesis, modelling, systematization and generalisation), diagnostic, pedagogical experiment, statistics. Results and discussions. The ascertaining stage results of the experiment testified the lack of technological culture development for industrial training masters of agrarian profile in control and experimental groups. It is defined that after introducing pedagogical conditions while forming stage in the experimental group there are positive changes on rising the level of technological culture for industrial training masters of agrarian profile compared to the results of the ascertaining one. The share of teachers with sufficient and high level has risen from 57,1% up to 79,2%. In the same time, in the control group the industrial training masters demonstrated much more lesser dynamics of technological culture development. The share of respondents with high and sufficient level has risen only for 3,7%. The statistic difference of shared divide for industrial training masters of agrarian profile in experimental and control groups has ... Conclusions: it is defined that the effect of changes in experimental group is reasoned by introducing the pedagogical conditions appropriate to the developed model and methodology.