PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY PREPARATION FOR FUTURE TEACHERS OF GEOGRAPHY

Abstract

The article defines psychological and pedagogical conditions of preparation of future teachers of geography for professional activity on the basis of competence approach. These features are: the formation of a system of value orientations aimed at effective professional activity and self-development in future teachers of geography; updating the content of vocational training for future teachers of geography in accordance with the requirements of the information society and education reform; the use of blended learning in the preparation of future teachers of geography; formation and development of algorithmic thinking of future teachers of geography. Values orientations determine the vector of activity of the future teacher of geography and determine the efforts that the teacher can make to its implementation. An important role in this structure is given to the motives, aspirations and values of the future teacher of geography. Due to the formation of a system of value orientations aimed at effective professional activity and self-development for future teachers of geography, future teachers of geography will be more active in learning, acquiring knowledge, forming skills that are important for further professional activity. The implementation of the second psychological and pedagogical condition will help to form an independent theoretical and practical base for the preparation of future teachers of geography for professional activity on the basis of a compensatory approach. The implementation of the third psychological and pedagogical condition will increase the efficiency of training of future teachers of geography by providing accessibility, flexibility and taking into account the individual educational needs and capabilities of each student. In addition, the use of blended learning will enhance the motivation, independence and intensification of future teachers of geography, as well as provide them with the skills necessary for effective professional activity. The main tool that can be used to deliver blended learning to future teachers of geography is a content management system that provides an online (distance) component of learning. Information technologies may also be useful for creating visual aids (presentations, diagrams, maps, etc.), teaching materials for students (instructions, manuals, guidelines, etc.), as well as electronic diagnostic tools (electronic testing and on-line systems, online testing. The implementation of the fourth psychological and pedagogical condition will provide an effective process of formation of future geography teachers' readiness for professional activity on the basis of a competent approach on certain roadmaps.