Keyword: «personal self-development»

The present article is devoted to the topical issues of training specialists in the sphere of state and municipal governing. It considers the high requirements to professional knowledge and skills necessary for effective work in this field, emphasising the importance of not only theoretical basis, but also the development of practical skills, which requires the introduction of new educational approaches. The shortcomings of the traditional education system, which is unable to sufficiently provide specialists to solve complex professional problems, are analysed. The article puts forward a transition to a competence-based approach, which encompasses the cultivation of students' profound knowledge, skills and personal qualities deemed integral for effective fulfilment of professional duties. It pays particular attention to the reflexive-activity approach, which ensures active student participation in the educational process and fosters the capacity for autonomous task setting and problem-solving in a professional context.

The article explores the potential of online platforms as a means of personal self-development of gifted children. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to overcome the developmental dissynchrony – the gap between high intelligence and the emotional and social sphere of such students. The author analyzed the psychological characteristics of gifted children, identified risk areas (perfectionism, difficulties of socialization). Their key capabilities are revealed: individualization, a safe environment for testing, the development of communication and reflection, and the formation of adequate self-esteem. The conclusion is made about the need for pedagogical support for the effective integration of digital tools into the process of personal development.