Ensuring the acquisition of soft skills by teachers of vocational education institutions under the martial law conditions
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article is devoted to issues of the formation and development of soft skills among the teachers of vocational education institutions (masters of industrial training and teachers of professional and theoretical training). The essence and content of the concept of “soft skills” in the domestic pedagogical theory and practice are clarified. All interpretations of the concept of “soft skills” can be reduced to a single definition: soft skills are a universal set of skills that are of primary importance in any field of activity and are responsible for the successful interaction of people in society. The role of social skills is determined based on the results of an analysis of the labor market and employers' requests. The importance of possessing soft skills is determined by a number of indicators: successful interaction in a team, the need for hiring, the universal nature of soft skills for any field, and opportunities for career growth. The most relevant soft skills ratings among the teachers of vocational education institutions under martial law conditions are analyzed. The most relevant soft skills for teachers at vocational education institutions are: the ability to communicate, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and adaptability. This article presents the experience of Bila Tserkva Institute of Continuous Professional Education on the formation and development of soft skills for teachers at vocational education institutions in non-formal and informal education. Opportunities for the formation and development of teachers' soft skills are provided through short-term advanced training courses, participation in conferences and seminars of the Institute, guest lectures, participation in the work of studio schools and virtual rubrics for non-formal education, and the attainment of a master’s level of pedagogical education.
Source: Image of the modern pedagogue
Author: Volodymyr Kulishov
Language: English
Topic: Social Skills and Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402038995