THE CONCEPT OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF THE FUTURE TEACHER IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES PHYSIOLOGY AND PEDAGOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS

Abstract

The theoretical analysis of the problem of development of professional identity of future teachers
in psycho-pedagogical studies. The author focuses on the importance of the emotionally-positive background and
professional installation, which is an important component of formation of professional identity. The professional
identity is considered as one of the main aspects of successful self-realization in the chosen profession. It emphasizes
the special meaning of professional identity as a compulsory component of professional growth of a future specialist
and one of the conditions for its formation. The functions of professional identity: social status (professional affiliation),
self-esteem, personal safety and reduction of anxiety, self-improvement, professional and personal growth, structuring
of life time and space, finding personal meaning are singled out. The content of the concepts is defined: identification –
the process of establishment of conformity; identity – is the internal identification and continuity of the existence of
each person; professional identity is a dynamic system, which is formed in the process of professional education and
active development of professional competence and affects the value-sense sphere and improvement of professional
skills of a future specialist. Professional identity is a psycho-pedagogical phenomenon that is constantly evolving. The
characteristic of professional identity as a combination of emotional and behavioral and cognitive manifestations of
personality in the process of professional development and representations about their own professional abilities and
the ratio of social requirements to the real opportunity available to meet these requirements is presented.