Volunteer activity as a component of professional training for future primary school teachers
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-84-36
The article is devoted to exploring the role of volunteer activities in the professional training of future primary school teachers. It emphasizes the importance of developing competencies in educators that go beyond traditional knowledge, such as social responsibility, empathy, tolerance, and civic engagement. The connection between volunteering and patriotic education is highlighted, particularly its significance in fostering national consciousness and preparing future teachers to contribute to the harmonious development of students. The article examines the functions of volunteer activities, including socialization, educational, and professional aspects. It is emphasized that participation in volunteer projects provides future educators with opportunities to acquire practical skills, enhance communication abilities, and build a positive image of the teaching profession. Special attention is given to integrating volunteering into the educational process, which involves the establishment of student volunteer centers, organization of training sessions, workshops, and the integration of social activities into teaching practice. The necessity of a systematic approach to organizing volunteer activities in higher education institutions is also emphasized. This includes the creation of infrastructure, mentorship from faculty, and the development of methodological materials to maximize student engagement in socially beneficial work. The article concludes that volunteer activities are a key component of modern pedagogical education. They contribute to the formation of competitive professionals capable of effectively fulfilling their professional duties and meeting the challenges of contemporary education while enhancing the quality of the educational environment.
In cites: Berezhna A. V. (2025). Volunteer activity as a component of professional training for
future primary school teachers. Problems of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (84), 414-422.
https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-84-36 (in Ukrainian)
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