FORMATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL READINESS OF FUTURE HEADS OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

The article deals with the problems of forming the professional readiness of future heads of preschool education institutions for managerial activities in the context of their professional training. The structural components of the professional readiness of future heads of preschool education institutions for managerial activities are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to the actualization of the innovative potential of future heads of preschool education institutions, their creative attitude to successful management activities.Attention is focused on creating a favorable innovative educational environment in a higher education institution for the formation of managerial professional skills. The definitions of the concepts of “readiness” and “professional readiness” are characterized. The significance of the competence approach in the formation of professional readiness of future managers of preschool education institutions for management activities is actualized. Keywords: professional training; professional readiness; manager; preschool education institution; managerial activity; managerial competence; competence-based approach; innovative potential; creative attitude to work.