Keyword: «professional competences»

In an era of rapid social and state development and modernization of the legal system, the issue of quality in modern legal education has become increasingly important. Thus, legal education and the development of professional skills of future specialists play a fundamental role in the formation of a civil society. Therefore, the relevance of this study is determined by the need to adapt the legal education system to the modern requirements of society and the labor market, as well as by the need to train highly qualified legal professionals. The aim of this study is to develop an innovative legal education model that goes beyond simply transferring theoretical knowledge and instead fosters a comprehensive understanding of the law, analytical abilities, and professional competence among students. This model is based on a holistic approach that combines dialectical thinking, system analysis, and practical orientation. It is based on a synthesis of generally accepted scientific methods and specialized research tools, including processes of cognition that move from the particular to the general and vice versa, as well as the creation of educational models. Integration of various scientific fields plays a significant role, allowing us to combine the achievements of pedagogical science, psychological theory, law, and modern information technology into a unified educational system. The conducted research has allowed us to form a comprehensive model for legal education development based on a harmonious combination of traditional and modern practices. During the course of the work, we identified key directions for reshaping the educational process, with a focus on enhancing its practicality, incorporating digital technologies, and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientific significance of the research lies in enriching the methodological foundation of legal education and developing innovative approaches to educational organization. The results have significant practical potential, which could be realized through improvements to the legal education system, enhancing the effectiveness of professional training, and promoting legal culture development in society. The practical significance of this work lies in the potential for implementing the developed recommendations in law school curricula, thereby improving the quality of legal training and ensuring the competitiveness of graduates in the job market. The potential for future research lies in testing the proposed model in an educational setting, monitoring its effectiveness, and making adjustments based on the findings.

The current state of the labor market is characterized by a strong demand for graduates from higher education institutions with expertise in modern information technology. In order to train competitive specialists, it is necessary to provide appropriate professional training for teaching staff who are able to continuously improve their professional competences in designing and implementing methods of blended and electronic learning as well as distance learning technologies in the educational process. The relevance of this study is justified by the need to improve the level of professional competences development among university teachers in the field of using ICT in the educational process. The aim of the study is to theoretically substantiate and analyze the experience of implementing pedagogical conditions for the formation of professional competencies of teachers of economic and legal universities in using the capabilities of the electronic information educational environment in the organization of blended and electronic learning. The primary research methodologies employed are the pedagogical concepts of blended learning by D. Harrison and H. Kanuki, the concept of “flipped classroom” learning by A. Sams and J. Bergman, the theory of digital pedagogy by J. Selvin, as well as the didactic system based on information exchange processes by E. Yu. Ignatyeva. The leading methods of this study were the methods of analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, and a pedagogical experiment. According to the study's findings, there was an increase in the level of professional competence among teachers of economic and legal universities in the areas of information and communication technology and the use of electronic information and educational environment components in the learning process. The successful use of electronic training courses for the advanced training program provides grounds for drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of the applied training activities for the design, development and use of electronic academic courses for organizing blended and electronic learning in higher education organizations. The results of the study indicate the importance of training higher education teachers in the use of electronic information and educational environment in electronic and blended learning as part of their professional development. The theoretical significance of the study lies in expanding the concept and approach to the issue of improving the qualifications of higher education teachers. The practical significance of this research lies in its potential to be used in solving problems related to the development and enhancement of professional skills among teachers in higher education institutions.

The relevance of the research is due to the increased attention of the government to the development of information technology, as well as the growing demand of the labor market for competent IT specialists. A modern IT specialist should have not only professional skills, but also be able to work in a team, meet deadlines, adapt to the changing requirements of the project, present the results of the work and interact with other members of the development team. The training of such a specialist, in addition to traditional teaching methods, requires the use of active and interactive methods, including the method of project-based learning. The aim of the article is to develop and test the technology of project-based learning, used to build up the professional competences of IT specialists. To do this, an analysis of the international and domestic experience in the implementation of project–based learning was made at the initial stage. It showed that universities have two strategies for its application: an integrated approach with interdisciplinary projects throughout the entire period of study and an individual approach within individual disciplines. Training of IT specialists was implemented on the basis of the Kuzbass Humanitarian and Pedagogical Institute of the Kemerovo State University, the methodological basis of which was competency–based and activity-based approaches. Teams of developers were formed of 2-nd – 4-th year students, who work in realistic conditions (competency-based approach), and who were given tasks to develop a specific software product (activity-based approach). As a result of applying this approach, 68 projects were implemented during period 2022-2025, in which 450 students participated. During the self-reflection, 89% of all project participants noted the acquisition of new skills, including skills in working with new technologies and teamwork experience, planning their time to meet deadlines for developing and presenting the results of their work. The theoretical significance of the research lies in substantiating the conditions for the implementation of project-based training for modern IT specialists based on the "Training Company" technology and taking into account the specifics of their training. The practical significance lies in the proposed recommendations on the organization of project-based training for IT students, tested on 450 students: the way of teambuilding, the distribution of roles, and the algorithm for evaluating projects. The results of the study are applicable to other universities that provide training for IT specialists.