FORMATION OF REFLECTIVE COMPONENTS OF FUTURE SOCIAL WORKERS’ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the topical problem of formation of reflective competence of future specialists in social work, in particular the creation of tools for reflective practice, which can be used directly in the process of lifelong learning. The aim of the work is to develop a program for the formation of reflective components of future social workers’ professional competence. Theoretical and methodological principles of the program are modern foreign and domestic models of reflection, own research on the structure of future social workers’ professional competence, reflective practice teaching model J. Joyce-McCoach and K. Smith. The work further developed opportunities for professional training of future social workers by creating a program of psychological and pedagogical support for the formation of reflective competence, expanded understanding of methods and technologies of reflective practice used in the training and improvement of social workers. The article reveals the content of the program of formation the social workers’ reflective competence, which involves in guiding students through three levels of reflection - reflection on "I" and one's own professional qualities and values, reflection on professional practice and attitudes, critical reflection on social changes that shape and limit social workers and their activities.. The general methods and techniques that are appropriate to use at each of the levels of formation the reflexive competence are outlined. It is noted that the presented program allows to move from the statement of the level of development of professional qualities of the individual to the directed management of the process of future professionals’ professionalization. The conclusions summarize the conditions for successfully use subjective meanings in reflective writing and master the skills of critical professional reflection.