THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INNOVATIVE SYSTEM’S COMPONENTS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS’ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Abstract

The components of the created and implemented innovative system of psychologists’ professional training in
the field of special and inclusive education are characterized. The main paradigms of the organization of the
psychological and pedagogical process were analyzed, which made it possible to identify the principle positions of
mentioned professional training. Emphasis is placed on the importance and necessity of studying and implementing the
best practices of foreign countries in the context of higher education. The key parameters of the developed system to
ensure the competitiveness of a specialist in the specified field are determined. Ways to modernize the professional
training of special psychologists in higher educational institutions have been clarified. The practical aspects of its
improvement are analyzed. Various methods of scientific research within the defined research problem are considered.
Based on the analysis, the content of the psychologists’ professional training in the field of special and inclusive
education was clarified and the components of the readiness structure of the future competitive psychologist specialist
(in terms of innovative activity) prepared to work in modern market conditions were determined.