DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF PHD GRADUATES IN EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES: EXPERIENCE OF PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article summarizes the experience of the Ivan Zyazyun Institute of Pedagogical Education and Adult Education of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko regarding the development of professional competence of PhD candidates in educational sciences in wartime conditions. The study used theoretical methods, in particular, the analysis of regulatory documents, scientific and pedagogical sources, the content of educational and scientific programs of partner institutions, as well as empirical methods, such as observation of the educational process. The specifics of professional pedagogical training of candidates, adaptation of the educational process to crisis conditions are highlighted: updating educational components, taking into account national, European trends in the field of education, and the regional context. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that the scientific and pedagogical teams of the partner institutions adapted the educational process to the challenges of the war, implementing the course of study through the implementation of a distance format. Each of the educational and scientific programs combines educational and scientific components, takes into account the integral, general, professional competencies, program learning outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the Professional Standard of a Higher Education Institution Teacher, is implemented within the framework of the needs of ensuring sustainable development and is unique in its scientific research within Ukraine and the region. It was found out through surveys of teachers, applicants, and observation of the educational process that the course of the educational process allows creating an effective educational environment for the personal development of postgraduate students, provides an opportunity to carry out high-quality research on the problems of general pedagogy, the history of pedagogy or comparative pedagogy based on Ukrainian and foreign experience of pedagogical education and adult education, takes into account regional needs and peculiarities, and uses the historical experience of educational activities of universities. It is noted that, in accordance with the cooperation agreement, the institutions carry out partnership interaction through the organization of conferences, webinars, joint research projects and updating educational programs in accordance with modern challenges, the development and testing of training courses for scientific and pedagogical workers, and teaching practice. A comprehensive approach to the development of professional competence of PhD candidates ensures readiness for research and innovative activities.