Keyword: «abilities»

The organization of research activities in the military University actualized the need to identify pedagogical conditions that would contribute to the development and self-development of cadets. One of these conditions, in our opinion, is the creation of an educational research environment at the University. Creative research environment should be focused on the development of initiative and independence of each cadet involved in research and experimental activities. The purpose of this study is to theoretically substantiate the need to create an educational research creative environment, in the conditions of which the cadets of the military University acquire research skills, master research methods of learning educational and cognitive information, communication skills, business relations, methodological culture. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is a set of interrelated methodological approaches: personality-oriented approach, the essence of which is determined by the philosophy of individual choice of a person's professional path; axiological approach as a necessary condition for the development and self-development of a person; individual-creative approach, allowing each cadet to realize himself as a developing, creative person; activity approach, creating conditions in which the active research and cognitive activity of cadets is a means of their development. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the fact that the authors analyzed and summarized the main theoretical approaches to the creation of the educational environment in educational organizations, including military universities, in the process of organizing research activities of cadets. The practical significance of the research results lies in the fact that the authors propose the algorithm of modeling and designing the research environment of the military University, where the research activity of cadets is organized and carried out. The work may be useful for academic staff of military educational organizations, teachers-researchers dealing with the problem of identifying the pedagogical conditions for the organization of research activities of students, one of which is the creation of an educational research environment in a military University, contributing to the development and self-development of cadets’ personality.

The urgency of the researched problem is due to the new demands of society and the state on the results that the general education system should achieve. Changes in the format of the FSES results, established on the methodology of the system-activity approach, entail new tasks for teachers and students. The authors demonstrate the urgency of new goals and results of education for the young generation within the framework of a prefigurative culture. They substantiate the need to consider the new phenomenon of “self-discovery of abilities” in the context of school education. The purpose of the article is a theoretical description of student's abilities self-discovery problem in the context of educational goals. The following tasks were solved: a review of domestic and foreign psychological and pedagogical research on the topic of self-discovery was prepared, in particular, the results of the self-discovery abilities of high school students in connection with their professional self-determination were shown, domestic theories of abilities were systematized, as well as modern foreign data. The system-activity approach and the theory of abilities were used as the leading approaches to the study of the problem. The method of theoretical analysis was used. Main results of the work: the necessity of studying the student's self-discovery abilities is proved, since the scientific base is shown: the system-activity approach, theories of abilities, and the subject of professional self-determination has been developed. The dynamics of a student's ability are justified as the goal of education. It is shown that the work of the teacher goes on as the process of creating an environment for the development of abilities and competences of the student. As a result of this interaction, the student discovers himself primarily as the owner of some promising resources. Thus, self-discovery of abilities for oneself occurs. The pedagogical intentionality is substantiated as a modern teacher’s competence, which lets a teacher to make the dynamics of the student's ability and competence increments of the student the subject of his activity and the result of the student’s work. The theoretical significance is due to the introduction and interpretation of new concepts regarding the context of general education and the activity of a teacher: “self-discovery of the abilities of a high school student”, “pedagogical intentionality”. The practical significance of the work consists in applicability of a high school student’s abilities self-discovery ideas for his pedagogical support and providing opportunities for abilities self-discovery. Pedagogical intentionality may be the basis for a change in teaching practice, including the process of methodological developing lessons and work plans, which makes it possible for the teacher to work in accordance with the FSES.

The problem of studying social intelligence as a condition that affects professional choice is caused by social changes and the requirements of the professional standard. The level of development of social intelligence in the success of the activity occupies a special place for future psychologists. This concept is considered from the point of view of different authors, and the leading characteristics of social intelligence are presented. The article analyzes the understanding of social intelligence in the model of J. Guildford's.

The author actualizes the problem of psychological and pedagogical support for the development of the personality of gifted students in modern social conditions. The main activities of the specialist psychologist are described: diagnostic, correctional and developmental, advisory, expert, support of professional development of teachers. The most common stereotypes about giftedness are revealed.

The article proves the need to use interactive teaching methods in the modern information society. The importance of using business and simulation games in higher education for the formation of practical skills is outlined. It is concluded that innovative teaching methods provide an opportunity to conduct modeling of independent professional activity; contribute to the development of the creative potential of university graduates and the formation of professional competencies in them.