PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL MINDS OF THE FORMATION OF THE INDIVIDUALITY OF YOUNG SCHOOLERS

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of psychological and pedagogical conditions of formation of junior pupil’s individuality. Theoretical approaches to the problem of psychological and pedagogical conditions of formation of junior pupil’s individuality are defined. Junior school age has been found to be a sensitive period for shaping a child's personality. New formations that appear on the basis of mental processes and states play an important role in the process of formation of individuality. Positive motivation, adequate self-esteem, desire for self-knowledge and self-development, developed self-control and self-regulation of behavior, formed subjective position in the learning process also contribute to the formation of individuality. Learning activity opens new sources for the development of cognitive and personal potential. Learning activity reveals the range of possible activities, acquaints pupils with them, allows them to choose the most interesting and intensive ones, motivates to develop and form an individuality. The concept of "individuality" is characterized as a unique dynamic system, a unique set of psychological characteristics of the child, which is formed by combining a set of differences between individual (temperament, health, abilities and interests) and personal (self-awareness, socio-ethical, emotional-volitional, motivational, intellectual development) constructs. The complex of psychological and pedagogical conditions of formation of junior pupil’s individuality is substantiated. The process of formation of junior pupil’s individuality is facilitated by providing individual approach to teaching and education, taking into account age characteristics of pupils, humanistic principles, activity and creative approaches, forming creative educational environment, ensuring junior pupil’s subjective position, use of cooperative forms of educational activities and integration of game and learning activities.