A Model for the Development of the Key Competence of Specialists of a Network Self-learning University

Abstract

Modern challenges and increasing requirements for the effectiveness of higher education organisations actualise the search for new solutions. The authors see such a solution in developing the key competence of specialists of the innovative network self-learning university. The research aims at theoretical substantiation and development of a predictive model for developing the key competence of specialists of a network self-learning university. A new approach is proposed to improve the effectiveness and competitiveness of the university through the continuous development of the key competence of its specialists on a motivational and value basis in the process of creating a network self-learning university. As the key competence of university specialists, we consider their key managerial competence, which depends on the solution of complex professional tasks and the successful management of their professional activities. The methodological basis was competence-based and axiological approaches. Based on the results of the analysis of scientific literature, the results of the experiment, the professional tasks of three groups of specialists of the network self-learning university were determined, and the key universal professional tasks for them were identified. As a modelling result, the structure of the key managerial competence of specialists of a network self-learning university and a model for developing this competence has been developed. The essence of the concepts of "network self-learning university", "key managerial competence of university specialists" is revealed; the structure of key managerial competence of specialists is substantiated, and the predictive model of continuous development of this competence is characterised, which reflects this development process in the conditions of the motivational and value basis of ongoing formal, informal and informational professional education.