PROFESSIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PERSONALITY AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL PROBLEM

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the process of professional self-determination of an individual as a psychological and pedagogical problem. The main approaches to determining the content of the concept of "self-determination" are characterized and the content of the concept of "professional self-determination of an individual" is specified as a complex, long-term, dynamic process, which involves a conscious independent determination by an individual of the mission of activity in a specific professional situation. The individual's readiness for professional self-determination due to the influence of pedagogical and psychological factors, external and internal factors is analyzed. Objective and subjective factors influencing the individual's choice of future professional activity are characterized. An essential element of the value-professional sphere within the limits of professional self-determination is the presence of models and examples that act as a reference point at the time of choosing a direction of professional activity. Professional self-determination of an individual in pedagogy is correlated with career guidance tools. The periods of choosing the future professional activity according to the time criterion are specified: spontaneous, profile, professional, which differ in the depth and essence of personal self-knowledge. The constituent parts of a professional plan as an element of the concept of professional self-determination of an individual are presented: motivational aspect, distant and close perspective of building a professional goal, alternative options for achieving a professional goal; understanding of the specific features of various professions and educational institutions that ensure the appropriate level of professional competence acquisition; understanding of one's own prospects for achieving the set professional goal; awareness of directions of personal training, understanding of ways of working on oneself; actual formation of competencies for achievement; correction of the professional goal, if necessary.