Spirituality of a Personality: Methodology, Theory and Practice

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Authors: I. M. Bodnaruk

The article deals with the problem of creative development of the student's personality in terms of his involvement in artistic and creative activity at the musical art lessons. It was found that creativity is an individual or collective human activity aimed at creating qualitatively new, previously unknown spiritual or material values. It is noted that artistic and creative activity refers to the specific type of aesthetic activity, of which products are artworks. The novelty that arises as a result of artistic and creative activity can be objective or subjective. It is emphasized that the children's creativity at the musical art lessons are an informative and exploratory art practice. Such creativity is valuable because the students discover something new, previously unknown to them in the world of music. The importance of this creativity lies in being one of the indicators of growth of the child’s creative potential. The pedagogical conditions for the organization of students’ artistic and creative activity at the musical art lessons, including considering age and individual characteristics of the students, their systematic involvement in various types of artistic and creative activity, providing gradually preparation of the students to artistic and creative activity, increasing and stimulation of their creativity are determined. The implementation of these conditions will much more improve the effectiveness of such activities for the musical art teacher, emotionally adjust of the children on creativity and provide their self-confidence.

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Authors: N. S. Haran, О. M. Sypchenko

The article presented reveals modern methods and technologies of teaching the discipline "Academic Integrity" in higher school, highlights a number of peculiarities of interactive learning which are important and valuable in forming and shaping the self-motivation of applicants. The content of the publication reflects the basic latest achievements of domestic and foreign pedagogy, which have been tested by the lecturers of the Department of Pedagogy of Higher School of the SHEI "Donbas State Pedagogical University", supplemented by interactive teaching methods. The publication notes that the rapid pace of development of educational technologies, a significant expansion of the educational and information space has become not only a significant step forward towards the progress and renewal of the educational process, but also has given rise to the practice of the useless use of outdated teaching methods against the background of educational innovations, associated with some frivolity and reluctance of some of the applicants for higher education persistently engage and make efforts in obtaining knowledge. Thus, the need to approve the principles of academic integrity as a priority and an urgent need for the development and implementation of modern teaching methods actualizes the necessity to investigate this problem.In the article, the authors substantiate that improving the quality of teaching will subsequently help future specialists to implement the social and educational mission in Ukrainian society successfully, that is, to ensure the effective professional and general cultural development of applicants for higher education. The authors argue that the main task of modern pedagogical teaching methods should be through the use of innovative technologies, returning of applicants to conscious independent learning in compliance with the rules and regulations of academic integrity. In the conclusions of the article, it is noted that the latest technologies do not replace but supplement those already tested and well recommended in the educational process of higher education and should not be completely abandoned or ignored.

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Authors: O. V. Kolhan, T. V. Kolhan, R. M. Padalka

The article continues the series of publications of the authors on the problem of formation of key competences in students in the process of their studying in institutions of higher education, in particular, when teaching humanities courses. Taking into account the fact that the reform of Ukrainian education aims at forming key competences in the learning process, the authors have explored the theoretical foundations of the concept of competence, the problems of formation of civic competence in applicants for higher education, have offered the illustrative material that can be used during practical classes when studying the spelling of the Ukrainian language, performing individual tasks, independent work of students. The issues of comprehensive development of applicants for higher education, in particular, the formation of civic competence (as one of the key competences) when studying the course "Workshop on the Ukrainian Language" based on the works of compatriot writers. In the work, the scientists give examples of the texts of Ukrainian prose. The presented material for practical application is offered as a result of the elaboration of the corresponding text of the work of the Ukrainian compatriot writer Ivan Kostyria "Thoughts about Donbas", the material can be used when teaching the course "Workshop on the Ukrainian language" in students of the philological faculty of the pedagogical university. The investigation reveals theoretical and practical aspects that enable the process of forming civic competence in students, which contributes to the education and upbringing of patriotic youth, erudite members of Ukrainian society, the future of the nation. The illustrative material is valuable not only from the linguistic point of view but from the literary one because it helps to acquaint applicants for higher education with the figure of the writer born in Donetsk region, his creative work, and forms in students the example of a nationally conscious citizen of the country whose prose testifies love for our homeland. Accordingly, the material submitted in the investigation can become an element of integrated classes in the Ukrainian language and literature (literature of the native land).

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Authors: V. A. Lisovyi

The author of the article considers the possibilities of using a personal-activity approach in the process of professional development of a future specialist in the field of music pedagogy. The key ideas of well-known scientists, representatives of the personal-activity approach in psychology and pedagogy, are covered. Theoretical concepts related to the professional development of future professionals, in particular in the field of art education, are analyzed. Professional development is considered in the article as a special type of activity aimed at self-improvement of the future teacher. Therefore, much attention is paid to the analysis of this phenomenon, its specificity. It is noted that professional development has a certain structure. It occurs at certain stages, i.e. it is a "formation" of the individual, adequate to the requirements of professional activity, because it is the activity that sets the requirements for the individual, acts as a stimulus for its development. Professional development of future musicians involves a close combination of personal and activity aspects; in the process of designing the educational process for future professionals in the field of music pedagogy it is necessary to focus on the individual as a goal, subject, result and the main criterion of its effectiveness.

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Authors: O. V. Mondich

The article reveals the problems of spiritual and moral education of schoolchildren, the peculiarities of interaction between school and family in the spiritual and moral enlightenment of schoolchildren. Emphasis is placed on the need for such interaction, taking into account the psychological and age characteristics of children, the knowledge of these characteristics by the parents. The main directions of interaction between school and family for the purpose of spiritual and moral education of students have been determined. The research problem is the creation of pedagogical conditions for the spiritual and moral education of schoolchildren together with their parents and family. The sequence of features of changes in these relationships with the age of the child. It is noted that in order to solve this problem, the teacher needs not only knowledge of primary school subjects and the methods of teaching them, but also the ability to direct their activities towards spiritual and moral education in the direction of interaction with parents. Solving moral problems only in the classroom, the teacher will not be able to fully reveal the possibilities for the spiritual and moral development of younger students. Educational work includes extracurricular activities. With the help of conversations, lessons, excursions, games, work activities, the teacher helps the child to develop the first moral qualities: not to offend classmates, respect the teacher and parents, and help others. In elementary school, the main traits of the personality are formed. The younger school age is a period in the spiritual and moral development of a person, therefore, a special responsibility is assigned to primary school teachers and parents. As a result of the research, they came to the conclusion that moral education cannot be separated into some kind of special educational process. The formation of moral qualities occurs in the process of multifaceted activities of children. The teacher is faced with the task, regardless of the situation, to create conditions for the development of these qualities.

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Authors: L. V. Pashko, I. M. Ryabinina, A. I. Leib

The authors of the article examine the formation of prospective primary school teachers research competence in the classes of the modern Ukrainian language in accordance with the requirements of the standard of higher education in specialty 013 Primary education for the first (bachelor's) level of higher education (2021). Solution to this problem is captured, the author draws attention to the practical experience shared by practicing teachers, the relevance of using the project method in higher educational institutions. The article presents an analysis of various aspects of pedagogical design, reveals the essence of the project method, design technology and the importance of forming teamwork skills, the ability to search, process and analyze information, the ability to design centers for training, education and development of applicants for primary education. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of the stages of the project implementation. From a practical point of view, thematic planning of work on the creative project "Phonetics" is presented. The system of tasks for organizing and independent research activities of future primary school teachers provides for the use of methods and techniques of mnemonics, the development of tests, the compilation of an algorithm for the characteristics of vowels and consonants, the design of a portfolio, and the protection of the project by presenting the result of the work. A link is provided to fragments of a lesson on the modern Ukrainian language, in particular on phonetics (from work experience), which will help navigate in the construction of training, planning work through the project method, contribute to the formation of search and research competence and the introduction of the project method into the educational process of higher educational institutions.

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Authors: I. І. Protsenko

The main purpose of the study was to determine the main methods of conducting an experiment to study the effectiveness of managing the development of professional competence of secondary school teachers. Achieving the goal set at the stage of experimental research required solving the following tasks: to determine the criteria for effective management of the development of professional competence of teachers; to determine the method of diagnosis of these indicators, which ensures the receipt of reliable and reliable data in the experimental work; identify and summarize the data on the selected indicators and characterize the conditions for effective management of the development of professional competence of teachers. The study of the state of professional competence of primary school teachers was conducted by methods of questionnaires and testing, which were compiled in such a way that the answers required specification of knowledge, giving examples where the requirements of professional competence of primary school teachers should be taken into account. The experimental study was conducted on the basis of the Sumy Classical Gymnasium. In total, the experiment, which lasted during 2020, covered 5 teachers and 2 representatives of the administration of the educational institution of II-III levels. The total number of the control group was 7 people. In the presented study, the degree of formation of professional competence in the respondents of the control and experimental sample who participated in the experimental work was determined by the following components: cognitive, formed from a system of knowledge about goals, purposes, ways of implementing teacher activities in the educational process and the subject of the educational process, ways to use this knowledge within the humanistically oriented interaction of the teacher and his students as participants in the educational process; activity-behavioral, formed from a system of culturally appropriate actions of the teacher, his behavior, skills of regulating the actions and deeds of all participants in the educational process according to the norms recognized by society in the education system; value-oriented, formed from a system of moral guidelines, guidelines and motives that determine the humanistic orientation of the teacher's actions in ensuring in the educational environment of natural rights and freedoms, the interests of each student as a participant in the educational process. It was found that a modern teacher must be ready for the changes taking place in the education system, able to boldly make pedagogical decisions, show initiative and creativity. There is no doubt that the problem of effective management of the development of professional competence of teachers can be solved only if the high competence and professionalism of each teacher, his ability to innovate.

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Authors: N. O. Saiko, O. S. Batsman, Ye. V. Vyshar

Scientific-theoretical views on the problem of formation of value-normative readiness of future social pedagogues for the organization of social rehabilitation of the individual in the conditions of educational institutions are analyzed. The urgency of its solution is substantiated. The results of the observational experiment are presented. They show mostly low level of formation of such readiness. It depicts pessimistic perception of the world by students; insecurity, low self-esteem; underestimated or low level of happiness. The main components of value-normative readiness are revealed, such as: the focus on the positive in life (as it is more common for the optimists to use active and effective ways to solve professional and life problems); formation of leadership philosophy (as a specialist engaged in social rehabilitation should be able to influence on others, lead and persuade); formation of a sense of freedom on the basis of morality, religion and traditions; life satisfaction as a norm of life; value-based attitude to own health (which includes acquaintance with various methods of improving own health and with preventive methods of different levels. The need for the formation of controlled optimism, i.e. a controlled change of thinking style from negative to positive, is noted. A description of the procedure for organizing a formative experiment is made. It included the gradual formation of the main components of value-normative readiness during the study of basic disciplines. The results of the formative experiment are presented and analyzed.

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Authors: I. V. Serhiienko

The article substantiates the essence of the problem of preparing a teacher who is aware of his/her social responsibility, constantly taking care of his/her personal and professional growth, is able to achieve new pedagogical goals. A modern teacher needs flexibility and non-standard thinking, the ability to adapt to rapid changes in living conditions, which make new demands on the professional competence of the teacher. At the same time, modern students – representatives of the new generation of teachers – will have to solve more complicated tasks in practice than their predecessors, they should be ready to face the problems of constant complication of the content of education, the need to guarantee a high level of educational standards, independent formulation and solution of creative and research assignments; continuous mastering of progressive technologies of education and training, new achievements of domestic and foreign experience. Their activities should take place in a single information environment, which provides for the rational use of information technology in the educational process. Researchers emphasize that in the context of the transition from a post-industrial society to an information society, the education system is faced with new tasks associated with the development of pedagogical strategies in a mass computerization and informatization of all aspects of life. A new stage in the development of information society requires the education system to train information literate specialists, who are ready to fully interact with the modern media system. From the twenty-first century, the informatization of society is becoming more widespread. Media plays an important role in our lives and has changed the way we communicate, the way we exchange information and data, and attracts most professions, especially teachers and students. But today, as a result of the pandemic in the world, the function of media has transformed and grown as it acts as the main mediator in the exchange of information in the educational process. That is why there is an urgent need for purposeful training of future teachers in the skillful use of media.

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Authors: N. А. Umanets

The author revises the latest risks and threats associated with technologization of the information and communication sphere, and presents the main directions of scientific theorization in this area. The author considers the Internet as a special interactive global and national means of communication, as a new social environment that broadens out our understanding of human interactions in the information society. Many social scientists are deeply concerned with the problem of personality cyber dependency. It is primarily caused by people’s "submergence" into the newest technological gadgets and virtual reality. However we can’t diminish all advantages associated with the Internet using. It is both quick access to any information and distance education, the possibility to transfer money in a second through the whole world and other. But here the author stresses upon another side of Internet using. The paper reveals some forms of social and psychological challenges and deviance behavior while active using of virtual mass communication tools. In this case, in the absence of the opportunity to access the Internet, users experience "computer hunger", which may indicate their cyber addiction. The use of technological innovations at home can adversely affect the interpersonal communication between family members. It is concluded that the presence of identified risks in the personality network communication process necessitates their neutralization practices formation and negative impact minimization.

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Authors: O. І. Chaika

The article reveals the theoretical foundations of the upbringing of multiculturalism in future teachers of foreign languages. The importance of pedagogical conditions is substantiated, which in the created polycultural and polylingual environment of a higher educational institution ensure the formation of a multicultural personality of a teacher of foreign languages on the basis of sociocultural identification of the individual, mastering the system of knowledge, concepts and ideas about multiculturalism in a multicultural environment, contribute to the development of social communication skills and a positive attitude to diversity cultures; pedagogical conditions are defined that contribute to the upbringing of multiculturalism of future teachers of foreign languages: building the process of teaching foreign languages on the principle of integrating academic disciplines with a multicultural component in accordance with the tasks and main components of multiculturalism; the use of interactive technologies for the formation of socio-cultural and polycultural competence, which provides for bilingualism, polylinguism (didactic conditions); creation of a multicultural educational environment of a higher educational institution; dialogical interaction in the process of socio-cultural activity (educational) motivation and orientation towards multicultural and multilingual self-development, readiness to master several languages; development of self-reflection of acquired knowledge and self-regulation of actions from the standpoint of the norms and rules of intercultural interaction by means of coach technologies (acmeological conditions); it is concluded that for the formation of a competitive specialist, communicative positive personality, capable of active and effective life in a multicultural environment, who has a developed understanding and respects other cultures, knows how to live in peace and harmony in a multipolar world, it is necessary to form, first of all, the qualities of the multicultural personality of a teacher-philologist.