Modern concepts and approaches to the formation of leadership competence in the institutions of professional prehigher education

Abstract

The article considers modern approaches and concepts to the formation of student leadership competence in the institutions of professional pre-higher education as one of the key competencies necessary for professional development and career growth. The paper defines such basic concepts as «leader», «competence» and «student leadership competence». It is determined that the process of formation of leadership competencies in the institutions of professional prehigher education should take place during the entire period of study, as well as during educational work with students, it should be meaningful and systematic. The author of the article describes the main types of educational activities, which help to develop students’ leadership competencies, including individual and organizational learning. It is argued that the use of traditional approaches to teaching cannot ensure the effective development of student leadership competencies, and therefore non-standard, innovative and creative teaching methods should be employed. Regarding the formation of leadership competencies in educational work with students, it was concluded that educational work is an effective and efficient tool for the development of students’ personalities, leadership abilities, qualities and disclosure of their leadership potential. In view of this, the author claims that students should be actively involved in student self-government bodies, competitions, olympiads, volunteer organizations, clubs, as well as in variuos discussions and debates. After all, these types of activities are able to reveal the leadership potential of future professionals, develop their personal and leadership qualities, to form qualified leadership professionals who are able to change their society for the better. Keywords: leader, leadership competence, institutions of professional prehigher education, future specialists.