№ 12 (December)

In the pedagogy of the information society, gamification of education is becoming increasingly important, making it possible to combine the ideas of keenness, training, education, development; thus, the educational process is becoming more attractive for students. We consider using author-developed fairy tales based on artist paintings as an educational technology being a type of gamification which has a significant pedagogical potential; the correct use of it contributes to the development of many parameters of the student’s personality. The learning activity with a fairy tale teaches, educates, and develops. The aim of the article is to substantiate and develop the pedagogical potential of the educational technology “The author-developed fairy tale based on the artist painting”. The existential approach (M.I. Rozhkov), ideas on gamification of education (N.L. Karavaev, E.V. Soboleva), ideas of cognitive pedagogy (M.E. Bershadsky, D.N. Kozhevnikov, N.V. Yaroslavtseva, etc.), concepts of developing the creative potential of an individual (A.I. Savenkov, A.V. Morozov), elements of the psychological and cultural theory of a fairy tale (T.D. Zinkevich-Evstigneeva), algorithm for writing a fairy tale based on the artist painting (L.K. Patrusheva, D.V. Patrushev) served as the theoretical and methodological basis for the study. The result of the study is considered to be the identification of the components of the pedagogical potential of the studied technology: substantiation of its potential for giving new knowledge and ideas about the world; development of cognitive functions of the authors of fairy tales (from sensations to thinking); formation of values, humanitarian life meanings and cultivation of the best human qualities (moral and ethical standards, aesthetic feelings, emotions, motivation for self-improvement); in general ‒ life self-determination. Possible educational spaces for the application of this technology are formal, non-formal and informal education. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the clarification of ideas about the formation of creative abilities of an individual through the perception of works of the artist by using the technology of composing the author-developed fairy tale; enrichment of the theory of cognitive development in the educational process and the theory of educational technologies through the specification of knowledge about subject-oriented developmental technology. In the practical aspect, the results of the study will allow us to develop ideas about universal morality and ethics, to develop cognitive, creative and linguistic abilities of authors of fairy tales; they will be useful in the field of fairy tale therapy for various age groups.

The relevance of the topic is determined by the necessity to develop methodological foundations for studying the interaction of humanitarian and algocognitive cultures in modern education. The article focuses on reinforcing the axiological and cultural functions of education. The introduction of algocognitive culture into the educational system has served to exacerbate the issue of the reduction of value, meaning, culture and morality within the sphere of education. The issue arises from the contradiction between the insufficient methodological development of the advantages and limitations of informatization in education, on the one hand, and the accelerated proliferation of practical pedagogical models concomitant with the digitalization of education, on the other. The aim of the article is to gain theoretical understanding of the modern education methodology through the lens of two cultures – humanitarian and algocognitive. The study is based on a comprehensive approach that incorporates socio-cultural, humanitarian, and hermeneutic perspectives. A critical comparative analysis of Russian and foreign scientific works, coupled with the clustering of the authors’ views has enabled the authors to identify a key limitation of algocognitive culture within the framework of the generally accepted personality-oriented educational paradigm. This is a tendency to undervalue the significance of cultivating a personal system of values and meanings. The authors conclude that the methodology of modern education should be constructed from a human-centric perspective. The authors present a series of conceptual ideas aimed at fostering productive complementarity between competing methodological trends. The article puts forth the argument that the hermeneutic approach represents a fruitful methodology for establishing a system of personal values and meanings based on socio-cultural experience. The theoretical significance of this work is to summarize the scientific ideas about the methodological foundations of education in the context of the interaction between humanitarian and algocognitive cultures. In terms of methodology, the study shifts the focus from an examination of the individual characteristics of the two cultures to an analysis of their meaningful categories. It justifies the importance of values and meanings in digital transformation. From a practical viewpoint, the results and conclusions will facilitate the acceleration of applied methods and procedures, as well as the development of convergent educational solutions that enhance personal significance within the system of values and meanings in society. Furthermore, they will facilitate the development of meaning-oriented competences of teachers and the learning environment, thereby promoting the implementation of the meaning-generating pedagogical model within the context of an evolving algocognitive culture.

The necessity and complexity of the process of training the line personnel of cleaning companies determine the relevance of this study. The necessity for a job-training program is related to the continuously developing market of professional equipment and chemical special products, which leads to constant changes in cleaning technology. The complexity of the training process lies in the fact that a significant part of the employees are people of pre-retirement and retirement age, the effectiveness of whose training depends on their social, cognitive and psychological characteristics. The purpose of the research work is to identify the specific features and determine the conditions for effective training of adults engaged in professional activities in the field of cleaning services. The following research methods were used: 1) andragogical analysis of the specifics of training cleaning workers; 2) a retrospective look at the problem of adult training from the perspective of the author's own experience; 3) a survey of students; 4) systematic monitoring of the process of providing cleaning services; 5) statistical processing of the results. The analysis of literature and official Internet sources revealed the absence of scientific works on the study of andragogical aspects of education and training for this category of workers. The study found that the education and training of elderly people with a low level of education is possible only with the implementation of the main principle of rapid demand for theoretical knowledge in practical activity. The only motive for professional growth is the fear of losing additional income. Professional efficiency of the teacher, who knows the basics of andragogy, creation of special learning conditions and constant quality control of the services provided by the customer increase the effectiveness of the process. The novelty of the work lies in a first comprehensive study of the training process of cleaning workers taking into account the specifics of professional activity and andragogy. The scientific approach based on andragogical principles provides the opportunity to solve the problem of adult education with a low level of motivation and reveals promising directions for optimizing and increasing the effectiveness of the process. The practical significance of the work is due to the fact that the results obtained are important for the development of a strategy for professional development at an older age, which will determine the technologies of psychological and pedagogical support for employees of cleaning companies, improving their professional efficiency and the quality of services provided. The data obtained are recommended for inclusion in training programs for specialists in the field of cleaning organization, as well as for employees of cleaning companies who directly train line personnel.

The digital transformation of education involves the design of personal learning trajectories based on innovative technologies, and the expansion of the infrastructure of educational institutions. The relevance of this research is due to the fact that the development and application of electronic library systems at the university is one of the conditions for the formation of a unified digital space of scientific knowledge. The purpose of the study is to explore the potential of using an electronic interuniversity library system to improve the quality of training graduate students at institutes of culture. The leading methodological approaches on which the author relies are the systemic activity-oriented approach, the analysis of scientific sources, as well as elements of modeling information systems. 180 graduate students of universities participating in the collaboration were involved in the study. 80 students study at the Orel State Institute of Culture in the area of training 51.04.06 “Library and Information Activities”, specialization – "Organizational and managerial technologies of library and information activities". 100 students are from the Moscow State Institute of Culture, training specialization - "Theory and methodology of library and information management". Scientific novelty: the potential of using the electronic interuniversity system for training in-demand library specialists is substantiated. The obtained results are the basis for improving the functioning of the interuniversity electronic library system (both from the point of view of administration and at the level of education management). Theoretical significance: the identified potentials of using an electronic system to support the activities of participating universities are clarified in relation to the training of professionals in information processing in the digital space of scientific knowledge. Practical significance: the factors influencing the effectiveness of the use of an electronic interuniversity system to improve the quality of training of graduate student librarians have been identified. These are increased influence of immersive technologies, management automation programs on the labor market, students' experience in constructing search queries, characteristics of readers' interests, digital literacy. In conclusion, the specific features of using the electronic library are formulated: the availability of tools for developing information searching skills, the ability to analyze and critically evaluate the results of queries; increasing the range of information interactions; providing access to additional funds and publications.

The problem of emotional intelligence development is determined by special requirements of modern society to increase the level of social competence of an individual, including high school students. This quality helps them to cope with negative experience in learning activities and successfully adapt to new conditions of social interaction. The purpose of the work is to study the development of emotional intelligence in high school students, the main directions and methods of its development. When choosing methods and techniques for developing emotional intelligence in high school students, the authors took into account the theoretical positions b O.O. Andronnikova on the effectiveness of using art therapy methods in developing the skills of self-learning of their emotions, and the theoretical positions by D.I. Ponomareva on the effectiveness of using active teaching methods. When selecting methods for developing emotional intelligence, the authors relied on the theoretical provisions of L.V. Vasilevskaya, E.I. Baraeva, who recommended to develop indicators of emotional and social intelligence. The study of the problem allowed us to describe productive methods in developing emotional intelligence in students: developing awareness of emotions and emotional states (auto-training techniques); methods of analyzing emotional reactions (reflection and verbalization of emotions); methods of developing empathy (for example, educational games, role-playing games), methods of teaching active listening; methods of developing self-control of emotions and emotional states (psychogymnastics, gaming methods). In the course of the empirical study, it was revealed that the majority of high school students have an average level of emotional intelligence (diagnostics of emotional intelligence by N. Hall), 48% of respondents had an average level of the indicator according to the questionnaire of emotional intelligence by D.V. Lyusin, 40% of high school students had an average level of empathy development, 28% had a low level of empathy development, which indicates that their emotional response is insufficiently developed (method of diagnosing the level of empathic abilities by V.V. Boyko). Theoretical significance of the study: the work examines and classifies scientific ideas about emotional intelligence by foreign and domestic scientists; describes the leading models of the structure of emotional intelligence by S. Hall, L.B. Simonova and others. The authors analyzed the main approaches to the formation of the concept of "emotional intelligence" in foreign and domestic literature. Practical significance: diagnostic tools for the study were selected; the main directions and methods for developing emotional intelligence in high school students in the context of modern education were described; recommendations for educational psychologists on the development of emotional intelligence in high school students in the context of modern society were developed.

Advanced Engineering School (AES) is an innovative educational project that is implemented with the co-operation of Russian universities and industrial partners. Its main goal is to achieve technological sovereignty of Russia. The project is required on the one hand because of the requirements of the modern labour market, which needs specialists ready to be engaged in independent scientific and inventive activities, and on the other hand because of the peculiarities of the industrial sector functioning, which is interested in working on both domestic and foreign markets. The aim of this study is to analyse the conditions in which domestic advanced engineering schools are created, their main activities, and problems faced by teachers and students during educational activity. General scientific methods (inductive-deductive analysis, specification and generalization) and specific scientific methods (systematization and generalization of concepts, content-analysis) served as the methodological basis of the study. The scientific novelty of research consists in analyzing the prerequisites for the creation of the AES project, identifying the main directions of theoretical works of the active AESs. Using specific examples, the main results achieved in less than three years of implementing the federal project are examined, and the prospects for each of the schools considered in the work are studied. The results of the study include current requirements for the competences of a modern engineer, identified conditions for the implementation of the AES project; analysis of foreign experience in organizing additional education, in particular, tutoring technology, which can be used in domestic advanced engineering schools for motivation and personal orientation of young specialists. The theoretical significance of the study is in identifying problems in the development of advanced engineering schools, assessing the leading areas of AES activity, and the specifics of introducing project-based learning in training future engineers within the AES. The practical value of the study is in the analysis of the regulatory framework and practical experience of universities in creating AES, which can be applied by universities to develop their own engineering schools.

The relevance of the work is related to the fact that the involvement of teenagers in various types of volunteer activities for the benefit of their homeland is one of the priority tasks of bringing up the younger generation today. The purpose of the work was to study the relationship between the prevailing motives of volunteer activity of adolescents with the level of social activity and to identify the pedagogical conditions of their development. The main methodological approach determining the conceptual aspects of the study was the personal activity approach, which involves focusing on the upbringing of a teenager's personality in volunteer activities by increasing his motivation and social activity of participation in socially useful activities. The article shows that the involvement of a significant number of volunteers makes it possible to effectively implement national projects, hold large-scale events in different territories of our country; volunteer activity is an important factor in the education, socialization of young people, and prevention of deviant behavior. However, in some cases, volunteers are involved according to formal characteristics, without taking into account their motives, which affects the level of their social activity in volunteer projects. During the empirical study, standardized methods were used to study the motivation and social activity of adolescents. Results: it was found that in the studied group of adolescents who expressed a desire to participate in volunteer activities, the motivation to help other people, the motivation to achieve success without a predominance of the motivation to avoid failures, and the motivation of affiliation were sufficiently expressed. Indicators of social activity and orientation to humanistic norms of life activity had a high and average level. The correlation analysis revealed pronounced statistically significant relationships between the studied indicators of motivation and indicators of social activity in adolescent volunteers. The theoretical significance lies in the systematization, generalization, clarification of conceptual characteristics concerning the prevailing motivation of volunteer activities and their social activity, and the identification of pedagogical conditions for their development. The practical significance is determined by the possibility of using the developed diagnostic program, the obtained research results, and the proposed pedagogical conditions for studying, accounting and developing the motivation of adolescents in order to increase their social activity and participation in volunteer projects.

Teaching the Russian Sign Language (RSL) to officers of the Internal Affairs bodies is a very time-consuming and emotionally costly process. Therefore, the issue of developing an effective methodology for teaching the RSL in educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is relevant. The aim of this article is to describe a methodology of teaching the RSL relying on the problem-based technology both within the framework of teaching the discipline "The Fundamentals of Professional Service Activities" and at retraining and advanced training courses for employees of Internal Affairs bodies. To achieve the described aim a variety of methods were used including analysis of scientific and methodological sources on the topic, methods of description and comparison, classification, as well as methods of field work with deaf and citizens with impaired hearing (recording spontaneous speech, linguistic questioning, interviewing), a corpus method focused on studying the real functioning of the RSL allowing for a quick search and the selection of similar phenomena. Within the course of study, the authors consider classifications of problem situations and provide examples of practical tasks organized using the principles of problem-based learning. The designed tasks contribute to the formation and development of police officers’ professional competences allowing them to perform law enforcement activities and interact with various categories of citizens effectively. The main result of the study is the conclusion that the use of elements of problem-based learning technology makes it possible to bring the educational process closer to situations of real communication as well as optimize the entire process of professional training of cadets and students to interact with citizens with various hearing impairments. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the analytical and logical work on the study of theoretical material on dactylic, tracing and sign speech, in the description of the methodology of problem-based training of students and cadets of educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of successfully applying the acquired knowledge and skills in direct communication with deaf and people with impaired hearing. The results of the study can be used in the educational process and in retraining and advanced training courses in educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

One of the components of professional training at the university is the formation of socio-cultural values among future teachers: the values of a person as a free and self-sufficient personality; the values of the culture of communication and relationships; the values of the formation of a common culture of personality and activity; the values of socio-cultural upbringing, education and moral culture of personality. The formation of the above-mentioned values is significant in the work of a teacher with students, including those with disabilities, in conditions of special and inclusive education. The aim of the article is to analyze the factors and determine the conditions for the formation of socio–cultural values among future teachers for the system of special and inclusive education. The article presents an analysis of current theoretical and practical research in the field of formation of socio-cultural values in the process of professional training of preservice teachers for the system of special and inclusive education. The leading methods of studying the problem were the method of expert assessment and the method of analytical processing of information. The authors of the article, based on the analysis of scientific works by teachers-researchers, identified factors (mediation of changes in education by the socio-cultural values, transformation of the socio-cultural environment and socio-cultural risks, the potential of the socio-cultural environment of the university, multiculturalism of the educational space) and conditions (building an educational trajectory with the inclusion of elective disciplines and courses in the curriculum using problem situations and cases; the inclusion of preservice teachers of special and inclusive education in socially significant volunteer activities) for the formation of socio-cultural values among future teachers of special and inclusive education. The theoretical significance of the research is in identifying the factors of formation of socio-cultural values among future teachers of special and inclusive education and expanding approaches to their application in the process of vocational training. The practical significance lies in the development and implementation of conditions for the formation of socio-cultural values in the professional training of future teachers of special and inclusive education.

The relevance of the research is determined by the society and the state needs to reform the system of training students at pedagogical universities in terms of developing their readiness to implement the interdisciplinary content of general education in their future professional activities. The aim of the article is to substantiate the relevance of interdisciplinary research by students of pedagogical universities as one of the ways to prepare them for the implementation of interdisciplinary content at the level of general education. When writing the article in the theoretical part, an analytical review of the literature was done with the results of research by domestic and foreign scientists on the problem of implementing the content of higher education on an interdisciplinary basis, according to which a theoretical analysis of the concept of "interdisciplinarity" was given and the importance of "horizontal" and "vertical" interdisciplinary integration as complementary ways of organizing interdisciplinary research was determined. In the practical part, a questionnaire method using an electronic data collection form was used to solve the research problem. In the period from September 05 to September 20, 2024, employees of the Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University interviewed 126 teachers, 1117 students of pedagogical universities and 636 teachers of other educational organizations. The results of the survey indicate the presence of a number of problems in pedagogical universities, among them: insufficient readiness of teachers and students to implement interdisciplinary research; misunderstanding of the essence of vertical interdisciplinary integration and its importance in the formation of the personality of a future teacher by all groups of respondents and, as a result, underestimation of the expediency of conducting interdisciplinary research in pedagogical universities by students and teachers. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the fact that the authors of the article consider interdisciplinary research as one of the forms of training graduates of pedagogical universities to solve professional problems in future teaching activities. The provisions of the article can be used to substantiate the reform and further design of the system of training students at pedagogical universities in terms of forming their readiness to implement the interdisciplinary content of general education in their future professional activities through participation in interdisciplinary research.

The social order of the state to improve the quality of education in order to ensure the competitiveness of higher education organizations among world universities determines the need to develop effective modernization strategies in this area. The aim of the article is to update the problem of improving the quality of higher education for further substantiation and testing of the system model of the scientific and methodological university center, which can improve the quality of higher education. The implementation of the article goal was carried out on the basis of systemic, competency-based and personality-oriented methodological approaches. The article analyzes trends in the internal system of quality assurance of higher education in the context of European requirements for scientific and pedagogical activities of teaching staff and substantiates that the introduction of the model of the scientific and methodological university center will contribute to the formation of an integrated system of interconnected information, diagnostic, methodological and other subsystems for further planning and coordination of professional growth of university teachers, as well as the introduction of the scientific and methodological center as a permanent structure in higher education organizations that determines the functioning of the educational and developmental environment of their personal and professional development and self-development. In order to substantiate the relevance of the problem of improving the quality of higher education, an empirical study was conducted among teachers of the branches of the V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University - Humanitarian and Pedagogical Academy (Yalta) and Yevpatoria Institute of Social Sciences. Based on the obtained results, it was found out that there is a motivational request for coordination of the process of improving the quality of professional growth among teachers of higher educational institutions, which, in turn, is an important structural element in the management system of educational activities quality. The theoretical significance of the article lies in describing the essence of the concept of "quality of higher education" and examining the scientific and regulatory framework for interpreting this term, as well as justifying the need to introduce a systemic model of the scientific and methodological university center into the educational process of a university, which can improve the quality of higher education. The practical significance of the article lies in defining the theoretical and methodological basis for further implementation and testing the effectiveness of the proposed systemic model of the scientific and methodological university center to ensure the criterion of higher education quality.

The relevance of microlearning research is determined by the increasing level of digitalization of society, which leads to a change in the way people communicate, especially in the context of the popularity of social networks, the creation and obtaining information. All of this creates conditions for transforming learning formats and intensifying the trend of lifelong learning. The 2020 coronavirus pandemic also prompted the teaching community to revise teaching methods, as leading positions were given to online learning. In these conditions, the practice of teaching English in non-linguistic universities also underwent changes, making it relevant to use messengers, social networks, and applications in the learning process. In addition, the microlearning format meets the needs of modern Generation Z students, who have short attention span, and it also allows to reduce cognitive load for students in non-linguistic universities, where programs require the acquisition of a large volume of knowledge, skills and abilities in general English language and professional language. The purpose of this article is to describe the possibilities of integrating the principles of microlearning into the practice of teaching English in a non-linguistic university. The study is carried out within the framework of the leading learning theories: John Sweller's cognitive load theory, Richard Mayer's multimedia learning theory, and the connectivism theory of George Siemens and Stephen Downes. The study of the leading trends in the development of the concept of microlearning has allowed to formulate a number of principles of this format for English teaching: the use of a multimedia environment; presentation of the learning material as microcontent; formation of microskills through the setting of specific goals; a focus on collocations and chunks as one of the objects of study in the context of the development of lexical skills. The theoretical significance of the study is determined by the possibility of expanding scientific views on the internalization of bite-sized material in a short period of time. The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that the highlighted principles of microlearning allow us to diversify the teaching methods and streamline the learning process with the help of digital technologies.

The changes taking place in the education system lead to the emergence of new educative situations for classroom teachers associated with the introduction of a cycle of extracurricular activities "Conversations about important things"; the creation of the all-Russian social state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First"; the return of socially useful work in schools, etc. Due to the innovations, special training of classroom teachers is required to resolve educative situations. As an analysis of the programs presented on the Federal Portal of the Digital Environment of Continuing Professional Education has shown, programs dedicated to preparation for educative work make up no more than 9%. At the same time, the number of hours dedicated to preparing classroom teachers to resolve educative situations is less than 1%. Therefore, it seems necessary to develop and implement a program aimed at preparing classroom teachers to resolve educative situations. The aim of the study is to substantiate the structure and content of an additional professional program that allows the classroom teacher to be ready to resolve educative situations. The study was conducted on the basis of qualimetric, system activity-oriented, and competence-based approaches. Tasks: 1. To substantiate the structure of the additional professional program. 2. To specify the content of the components of the program structure. 3. To describe, using the example of a specific educative situation, the process of preparing classroom teachers to resolve educative situations. The article presents the structure of the program aimed at preparing classroom teachers to resolve educative situations. The theoretical significance of the article lies in the substantiation of the procedural components and content of the program for preparing classroom teachers to resolve educative situations. The practical significance of the research results lies in the possibility of applying the research results as part of the professional development of classroom teachers. The article will be useful for teachers and specialists dealing with issues of educative work, the preparation of classroom teachers, preservice teachers for educativework.

New standards of professional activity for teachers of various specialties establish a demand for teachers of the general education level to master a system of modern professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences. This system is innovative; however, not all elements of this system (professional competences, professional knowledge, etc.) are fully formed in teaching staff. The activities of educational organizations of the additional professional education system are aimed at their formation through the development of additional professional programs for advanced training, diagnostics of professional teachers’ deficiencies, organization of appropriate training, implementation of individualization of teacher education, etc. It is important to include a teacher in training, in which he/she is the subject of his/her educational activity, relying on his/her own professional subjectivity. The aim of this article is to present the specifics of the professional subjectivity of a teacher through the description of its main functions: motivation, organization, reflection. The basic foundations in our study were: evaluation of scientific sources on this issue and identification, description of the functions of the professional subjectivity of a teacher. The article resulted in the identified and described functions of the professional subjectivity of a teacher. The motivation function involves initiating activity, self-motivation for educational activities in an educational organization of additional professional education. The function of organizing the educational activities of a teacher in an educational organization of additional professional education is realized in a situation where a teacher independently develops his/her own educational activities and controls them. The reflection function is ensured by performing the procedure of comparing the set goal and the obtained result of the educational activities of a teacher in an educational organization of additional professional education. The theoretical significance of the study lies in identifying and defining the specifics of the professional subjectivity of a teacher. The practical significance of the article lies in creating characteristics of the main functions of the professional subjectivity of a teacher.

The topic of the article is defined by high social demand for mentoring in Higher Education. Mentoring models make it possible to create favorable conditions for achieving high results in the field of education in the form of developing relevant professional competences in students. The article examines the methodological foundations and contemporary approaches to modelling mentoring technologies in the educational process with an example of using one of the approaches in mentoring foreign students at a Russian university. An analysis of both domestic and international literature reveals L.S. Vygotsky's concept of the «zone of proximal development» as a scientific origin for modern mentoring technologies. The paper discusses three key models: «scaffolding» as a modern variant combining sociocultural theory of development and Vygotsky's concept, which involves dynamic adjustment of support levels in teaching based on the current needs of learners; Biggs' model, which outlines the stages of presage, process, and product; and the GROW model, focused on personal growth and goal-setting, encompassing stages of self-analysis, understanding current reality, generating alternatives, and choosing a way forward. Each model emphasizes the importance of active mentor participation and the adaptation of approaches based on learners' needs for effective acquisition of knowledge and skills. It is noted that there is a mutual intensification of self-realization processes for both mentees and mentors. Scaffolding of the development of foreign students’ creative potential has been examined within the framework of the practical part of the research. Mentoring models allow creating favourable conditions for achieving high indicators in the field of education, namely, the formation of professional competence. The high personal development potential of mentoring allows analysing the optimal conditions for self-realization of students in educational and cognitive activities. Mentoring technologies involve providing high-quality pedagogical support to students in modern conditions. Integrating mentoring technologies into the educational process through the use of Vygotsky's concept and the scaffolding, Biggs, and GROW models not only methodologically improves the educational process but also promotes the development of critical thinking, independence, and confidence among learners, which has long-term positive effects on their personal and professional development.

The relevance of the study is due to the rethinking of the role of pedagogical technologies in the era of digitalization and transformation of the teacher's role. The article is devoted to the analysis of pedagogical technologies and techniques for their implementation in the course of a linguo-pedagogical experiment in groups of philologists studying Russian as a foreign language. The authors proceeded from the hypothesis of the presence of a correlation between the tasks, conditions, level of training, characteristics of the subjects of the educational process and the technologies and techniques that serve it. It is proposed to use student reflection to assess the effectiveness of technologies. The aim of the study is to identify the presence of a significant and factor-dependent relationship between the choice of a specific pedagogical technology, the perspective of its application by the teacher and the level of knowledge, needs of foreign students. The study was conducted within the framework of the systemic, value, holistic-semantic, technological, level and communicative approaches. The methods of questionnaires, ranking, experiment and pedagogical modeling were used. Pedagogical technology is presented as a complex multicomponent system, including conceptualization of educational goals and objectives of training, contamination of forms, means, methods and techniques of organizing the educational process. The following technologies were selected for testing: case study, quest, quiz, debates, discussions, role-playing and business games. Techniques for their implementation included, among others, technologies of a simpler order – mind maps, dramatization, "Aquarium", POPS formula, brainstorming, "6 thinking hats", a model of time immersion. The experiment showed that the use of pedagogical technologies in the classroom can become an effective tool for teaching, self-learning and pedagogical reflection for students majoring in philology; it is also shown that with an increase in the level of students, the mechanics of the educational process also changes: individual technologies become techniques for implementing other, more complex technologies, allowing the teacher to demonstrate creative individuality. The theoretical significance of the study is associated with an attempt to comprehend the approaches to understanding the technologization of the pedagogical process as a practice-oriented area of knowledge that exists in scientific pedagogy. The practical significance lies in the fact that a discussion with elements of reflection on the technology used can be considered as a full-fledged teaching method at an advanced stage in groups of philological and pedagogical specialties.

The actual task of modern educational technologies and pedagogy lies in the development of students' creative thinking, communication skills and research competences. They are the necessary condition for the training of a competent specialist in the modern world, especially for language training. In this regard, the research conducted by the author is relevant as it shows how the use of heuristic tools in teaching English at universities makes it possible to accomplish this task. It reflects the relevance of the research on the use of heuristic tools in teaching English at universities. This article provides an overview of the features of the eight main heuristic tools, as well as examples of tasks that were assigned to second- and third-year students of MGIMO University by the author of the article. The purpose of the study is to analyze skills and competences that students can acquire if the professor uses heuristic tools. The implementation of this goal was carried out based on the provisions of systematic, competence-based, personality-oriented approach. The author used such methods of theoretical research as the analysis of scientific pedagogical literature, terminological analysis, comparison, systematization and generalization of scientific positions and ideas of modern domestic and foreign researchers. When analyzing the literature, the author identified the most common heuristic tools used in the language training of specialists at universities. In the practical part of the study, the case study method was applied in several groups of third-year students. Using the method of included observation and referring to the conclusions drawn during the systematic monitoring of students' progress over two semesters in 2023-2024, the author evaluates the results obtained. The conducted research showed that students began to show greater interest in classes. Moreover, the author notes a significant decrease in the number of mistakes made by students during discussions as well as the activation of students' oral speech. The theoretical significance of the study consists in clarifying the essence of heuristic tools used in teaching English at universities. The practical significance lies in the determination of the effectiveness of the use of heuristic tools in the language training of students at universities. Further research on the potential of using heuristic tools in the process of teaching English at universities is required.

The relevance of the study is connected with the growing popularity of distance learning due to digitalization, personalization of education, and the need for flexible conditions in the learning process. Questions about the real advantages and disadvantages of this form of education remain open, which makes our research relevant, it aims to assess students' attitude to distance learning and find ways to improve it. The purpose of the article is to collect ideas for improving the educational process by examining the pros and cons of distance learning from the perspective of students in different areas of training. In the course of the study, the opinions of students and their proposals were analyzed, and recommendations were developed for improving the educational process using distance learning. The authors also made a comparative analysis of approaches to organizing distance learning in other educational institutions and countries, which made it possible to consider advanced experience and identify the best educational practices. The results of the study show that most students appreciate the flexibility and accessibility of distance learning, the opportunity to combine study with work. The problems include technical difficulties, lack of live interaction with teachers and classmates, and limited opportunities for practical classes. Students suggested improving the learning process through the use of interactive methods (games, cases), timely updating of educational materials and establishing relationships between disciplines. The theoretical significance of the article lies in complementing the existing theoretical approaches to organizing distance learning, taking into account the specific needs of students. The practical value is that student recommendations can be used to improve the quality of distance learning, create more effective curricula, and improve interactions between students and teachers. These results are useful both for teachers seeking to change their approach to distance learning and for educational institutions to reconsider certain aspects of the educational process.

Artificial intelligence technologies open up new prospects for the education system, however, limited understanding of the diversity of neural networks and insufficient training of teachers to use them slow down this process. In the context of the digital educational environment, visualization of educational information is of particular importance due to the increase in the volume of educational material and the peculiarities of perception, memorization and reproduction of information by modern schoolchildren. Understanding the capabilities of neural network services for developing visual content is also important in order to offer teachers an additional tool when designing a lesson based on them. An electronic lesson constructor can be such a tool. The aim of the study is a comparative analysis of the use of neural networks contained in the electronic lesson constructor "Best Digital Lesson" to create educational visualization. The main method is a survey of teachers of the Udmurt Republic, which provided data on the real practice of using neural networks for educational visualization. The article reveals the potential of practical application of the electronic lesson constructor "The Best Digital Lesson", in particular the section "Digital Wheel", which contains a list of neural networks designed to create educational visualization. The listed resources are distributed according to three levels of students' mental activity: memorization (Kandinsky, Shedevroom, Ideogram AI), understanding (yandex GPT, GigaChat, ChatGPT, Rytr, litmaps, perplexity.ai, beta.diffit.me, chefdroyd) and analysis (app.yoodli.ai, app.songr.ai, gliglish.com, murf.ai). A review of the listed tools is provided, their target systematization is proposed. During the analysis, all the considered neural networks are assessed from the point of view of their applicability for creating visual materials in the process of designing a lesson. The theoretical significance of the work consists in generalizing the results of domestic and foreign studies on the issue of using neural networks in education, in in-depth understanding of the potentials of their application for creating visualization in educational purposes. The practical significance is determined by the development of methodological recommendations for the use of neural networks in the process of designing and conducting classes with elements of visualization based on the work of teachers with an electronic lesson constructor.

The relevance of the study is determined by the need for the holistic development of students' foreign language communicative competence as a key aspect of their personal and professional growth. Many graduates experience difficulties in foreign language communication and demonstrate a decline in motivation to read and analyze literature in a foreign language, leading to fragmented knowledge of the sociocultural context and limited understanding of interpersonal relationships. The aim of the study is to substantiate and experimentally identify the conditions for applying the hermeneutic approach to the development of foreign language communicative competence among students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. The hermeneutic approach is aimed at developing students' ability to adequately interpret communicative intentions, as well as understanding the semantic and pragmatic aspects of communication with representatives of other cultural communities. Thus, the hermeneutic approach contributes not only to language learning but also to the formation of skills in dialogical thinking and intercultural understanding. The experimental part of the study includes the development of a methodological basis for seminar sessions and a system of tasks aimed at increasing students' intrinsic motivation. The tasks are designed to engage students in active learning, stimulate interest in studying foreign languages, and foster the development of interpretation and linguistic guessing skills. The types of learning activities include teaching through the creation of problem situations and testing new types of activities aimed at developing communicative abilities and prediction. The main results showed that the use of the hermeneutic approach made the classes more structured and increased students' motivation to study the subject. This, in turn, led to improved communicative skills and a better understanding of sociocultural contexts. The theoretical significance of the study lies in expanding the understanding of approaches to developing foreign language competence using hermeneutic methods. The practical significance consists in the development of effective methods that intensify learning and foster critical thinking, allowing students to use the foreign language more confidently and meaningfully in various communicative situations.

The relevance of this study is due to the public demand for cooperation between universities and businesses, which leads to significant changes in the higher education system in the light of recent geopolitical, social and economic conditions. However, at the same time, it is necessary to preserve the continuity of the key elements of higher education, which are assessed by the academic community as paramount in the formation of a sustainable interest of students. The aim of this study is to explore the potential of effective use of micro-credentials (micro-qualifications) in the system of traditional higher education. In this regard, the task list includes: description of possible ways of cooperation between universities and business; study of micro-credentials as one of the promising points of contact between university and business; identification of the main prerequisites that affect the existing paradigm of higher education. In the course of our research, theoretical methods were used (comparative analysis, literature analysis, causal analysis, forecasting), as well as empirical methods (questionnaires, data processing) on the basis of the Volga State Transport University and Samara State Technical University. The signs identified in the course of the study indicate the ongoing gradual evolution of vocational training. Namely, this is reflected in the portfolio of students, in the configuration of the higher education system and in pedagogical methodologies. In this regard, adaptability and personalization of education is realized through micro-credentials, which are implemented taking into account the unique needs and preferences of students, which allows them to accumulate experience in several areas of training and develop a more flexible combination of competences based on the needs of the labor market. Such an activity-oriented approach makes it possible to strategically select micro-credentials that complement each other. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the deepening of knowledge on the problem of finding common ground between the traditional teaching system in universities and the actualization of innovations that define the conceptual transformations of higher education. The practical significance of the research lies in the field of using the obtained data in the working programs of universities, as one of their main components of the educational program, which determines the general structure of the discipline, adapting them to the real needs of business. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the results obtained allow us to conclude that it is possible to expand the format of teaching in universities by introducing micro-credentials, while maintaining the necessary academicism and fundamentality.

Modernization of the Russian educational system as a mechanism for solving the problem of preserving and building human resources suggests a change in approaches to the system of training specialists. The relevance of the research topic on the formation of students' research skills is determined by the implementation of a practice-oriented approach in the training of middle-level specialists. The aim of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of the development and application of professional research tasks as a means of implementing a practice–oriented approach to the formation of research skills in college students. The fundamental provisions of the practice-oriented approach served as the methodological basis for the study. The analysis of scientific and methodological literature suggests that the problem of the formation of students' research skills is considered by various scientific schools and individual researchers and is aimed at describing the phenomenon of "research skills", as well as at the formation of students' research skills in order to implement modern educational standards and train competent graduates. The developed professional research assignments are considered as pedagogical requirements for the student, which determine the performance of sequential research operations to solve professionally oriented situations that correspond to the basic, average and high level of research skills development among college students. In accordance with the chosen approach, the types and characteristics of professional research assignments are proposed and the tasks of three levels are characterized: basic, medium and high. When developing assignments, the professional profile of an enlarged group of specialties in which students study was taken into account. Performing professional research tasks contributes not only to the development of research skills, but also arouses professional interest among students. The theoretical significance of the study lies in defining the content of the concept of "professional research assignments for college students." Practical significance: professional research assignments are a means of implementing a practice-oriented approach to the formation of research skills among college students and can be used by teachers of general professional and professional disciplines in secondary vocational educational organizations.

The focus of this article is the discussion of the current state of loneliness among students. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that in recent years this problem has become increasingly acute among young people, especially in the context of higher education, where students face new challenges and changes in the social environment. The aim of the article is to present the results of a comprehensive empirical study of loneliness among students. Based on the data obtained, the following conclusions were made: the predominant type is dissociated loneliness, the least represented is diffuse loneliness.

According to a survey conducted by the Rabota.ru service for 2024, 53% of Russians admit to being addicted to the Internet. Many of them report that visiting various social networks is an integral part of their life. The strongest addiction to social networks is found in women with narcissistic personal traits. The aim of our study was to examine whether narcissistic traits are typical for women with moderate addiction to social networks. As a result, the data were obtained indicating that respondents exhibited such traits as the need for constant attention and admiration, expectation of special treatment, manipulation in interpersonal relationships, and lack of empathy.

The study of psychological well-being and adaptive capabilities of students is becoming especially relevant. This is due to the demand for practice based on the implementation of the concept of developmental learning and support for the competence-based development of the student's personality. The purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between psychological well-being and adaptive capabilities of first-year university students. During the empirical study, it was found that the higher the level of psychological well-being, the higher the adaptive capabilities of first-year university students. The data obtained during the study will form the basis for developing recommendations aimed at improving the adaptive capabilities of first-year students.

Agriculture is the most important branch of goods production necessary for ensuring food security of the country, and therefore it requires state support. The aim of the study is to analyze measures of government support for agricultural producers in the Sverdlovsk region. In the course of the study, the author examined Russian legislation concerning the support and development of agriculture and analyzed support measures for agricultural producers in Russia and in the Sverdlovsk region. It was concluded that the Sverdlovsk region has a well-developed system of government assistance, and the measures applied demonstrate high efficiency; recommendations for expanding support measures were given.

The social capital of the organization is formed and accumulated in various forms of direct interaction of employees. The aim of the scientific work is to study the characteristics of the formation and development of the social capital of the organization, the state and the main structural elements. The content and key components of the organization's social capital are identified, which are interconnected and reflect the quality of labor relations. The role of social capital in the effectiveness of the organization has been identified and defined: expanding the range of regular customers and partners, improving the quality of business relationships, developing human capital, reducing transaction costs, and ensuring the organization of personnel actions.