PREPARATION OF FUTURE PRIMARY AND CLASS TEACHERS FOR THE FORMATION OF SOFT SKILLS CHILDREN BY MEANS OF THEATER ART

Abstract

The article raises an important issue of reforming the higher education system, the introduction
of innovative teaching technologies in the educational process of higher pedagogical universities. The
characteristic tendencies in the development of the society are outlined, the important problems of the
present are clarified, the needs of the labor market are studied, the directions of solving the problem of soft
skills formation of pupils and children by means of theatrical activity are determined. The method of
projects is recognized as an innovative tool for preparing future teachers for the formation of soft skills of
students and children by means of theatrical activities. It has been found that the profession of primary
school and art teacher is associated with all sorts of tense situations that have both positive and negative
undertones. Pedagogical creativity is recognized as the basis of teacher success. The list of soft skills of
future teachers is determined: creative thinking, emotional intelligence, efficient use of resources and
effective communication, teamwork. These skills are considered vital for pupils and students. Theatrical
art is chosen as a means of developing soft skills. The definition of the concept of theatrical activity is
given.
The results of a survey of teachers-practitioners and students of 3-4 grades are presented, which helped to
identify the contradictions in the system of Ukrainian education. The course of implementation in the
educational process of Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University named after Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky of the
Erasmus + project (Jean Monnet Module) 620252-EPP-1-2020-1-UA-EPPJMO-MODULE “EU
experience of soft skills development of preschool and primary school-age children by theater activities in
teacher training ». The study does not cover all aspects of this problem. Further research is needed to
develop integrated educational programs, work on the creation of a third generation university.