Spirituality of a Personality: Methodology, Theory and Practice

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Authors: H.M. Velikanova

The increasing integration processes actualized scientific cooperation between European countries, proclaiming the need to prepare a new generation of professionals and to improve their skills. The study of the experience of Spain on this issue was carried out gathering the information from literature, mainly Spanish laws or articles of European Commission. The objective of this article is to emphasize the main point and characteristics of the process of selecting qualified teaching staff in Spain as a schoolteacher and university professor. The results of the study show that the Spanish education system is experiencing in the last decades a sustained process of change that does not seem to have reached yet its final point. Moreover, it is revealed the features of professional development of teachers in Spain at the present period. It has been analyzed the basic requirements to be met by future teachers and university professors before their accomplishment of educational activities in public and private educational institutions. The author revealed a new model of the selection of qualified personnel, emphasized the main stages of the process of substitution of vacant positions, the essential principles on which this process is based and the role of mentors. In the article the working conditions of teachers in Spain have been characterized, the volume of the load and the components of teachers' salaries have been pointed out. Professional increase connected with improvement of professional skills, gaining experience and training. The teacher, who pursues to improve their professional level, should actively participate in various forms of professional development; improve skills in the country and abroad, conduct additional training and perform additional functions in the school. Further study is required to see the changes that occur in the system of teacher training in Spain and the requirements for professional training of the applicants for school teachers and university professors, with the aim of further implementation of the educational experience within Ukraine. Key words: teaching staff; professional training; working conditions; mentor; workload.

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Authors: E.A. Zelenov

In the article the essence of cultural intelligence and its role in the formation of planetary education of students are analyzed. It is argued that cultural intelligence should be inherent in real intellectuals. The author defines the traits of intelligence as the goal of planetary education. Keywords: cultural intelligence, intellectual, traits of intelligence, planetary education, students.

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Authors: O.V. Zolotaryova

The article is in the field of the history of pedagogy and observes the history of formation Israeli national model of work with the gifted by means of making periodization. It considers the most important historical and social aspects that influenced the process of forming the Israeli system of work with gifted children and youth. The main ways of pedagogical and social support are identified and briefly described. Key words: education, Israel, gifted children, periodization, pedagogical support.

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Authors: O.Ye. Krsek

The article covers the language policy in the USA schools of the 20th century based on the English monolingualism ideology. The English-Only movement is characterized; it didn’t gain public support in the USA in the last quarter of the previous century and influenced the teaching students belonging to linguistic minorities in schools of the United States. Key words: ethno-cultural education, linguistic minorities, bilingual programs, English monolingualism ideology, the language barrier, English-Only movement, language policy.

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Authors: V.V. Levchenko

The article presents analysis of current approaches to the study of the phenomenon of personal identity as a dynamic structure. Psychological characteristics of formation, manifestation and transformation of identity in the period of life change are examined. Key words: identity, personal identity, social identity, adaptation, life changes situation.

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Authors: T.V. Modestova

The problem of the foreign language studing for adult learners in the context of adaptation to the world standards is considered in the article. It has been found that the standards mentioned above are described in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and National Curriculum for Universities Concerning Studying English for Specific Purposes. The implementation of the standards is required by existing legislative and normative bases. It is identified that there are the following peculiar features of the standards implementation, which are conditioned by the adult learners foreign language studying process. They are: short term studying, different level of English proficiency among students of the same group, considerable volume of individual work, previous student’s experience of the foreign language learning. It is identified that taking into account the peculiarities mentioned above and implementing the proper methods, approaches and forms of studying, which are aimed at European quality demands, allow to increase the level of the foreign language confidence and to motivate students to continue their studying. Key words: adaptation, foreign language studying, adults, world standards, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, National Curriculum for Universities Concerning Studying English for Specific Purposes, course duration, language proficiency, individual work, experience of the foreign language studying, motivation, informational and communication technology.

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Authors: O.V. Popova

The article focuses on the importance of linguocultural aspect in the process of professional training of future managers. The content of the aspect is determined and the notion of linguocultural competence of future managers is defined. Key words: professional training of managers, intercultural communication, linguoculturology, linguocultural competencе.

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Authors: S.F. Rashydov

The article analyzes the international documents dedicated to the problems of formation at students of civil society values. It is emphasized that upbringing and education are subjects of legal regulation, including firstly and foremost civil society values (human rights and freedoms, tolerance, culture of peace, citizenship, etc.); basic international principles, objectives and values in the field of upbringing and education are characterized. Keywords: values, civil society, upbringing, education, international law, student youth.

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Authors: I.O. Safonova

Theoretical substantiation of axiologically-oriented model of intercultural competence formation of foreign university students is given in the article. Feasibility of its implementation in the educational process is proved. Keywords: intercultural competence, model, system.

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Authors: М. О. Syaba

This article deals with parents’ attitude towards children with special needs our modern society. Much attention should be paid to the formation of right attitude towards such children in the family and in the society as a whole. This article reveals that it is very essential for parents to have positive attitude towards their children because it will influence their future life and perception of this world. Parents are key persons who help a child with special needs to feel that he or she is an individual with his or her personal talents and abilities that can be improved during the life. Positive attitude is a key component of a harmonious development of a child with special needs. Key word: parents’ attitude, children with special needs, family, harmonious development.

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Authors: H.V.Khnanaeva

The article presents a study of the notional and conceptual apparatus as a means of communication and transfer of performing and teaching experience. The material is based on the author’s personal observations, many years of performing and teaching experience. Keywords: notional and conceptual apparatus, performing vocal experience, vocal feelings.

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Authors: I.V. Chepiga

The article presents the main points of formation of methodological and psycho-pedagogical positions on the organization of flexible technologies in the educational process of students in accordance with the new value orientations and criteria of students’ and teachers’ activity. Some pedagogical technologies of training and preparation for the future profession in view of its specific character, students’ interests and needs. Key words: pedagogical technology of training, flexible pedagogical technologies, concentrated training tehology.