Methods of teaching social studies for students of secondary professional education (SPE) programmes

the article is devoted to the research of teaching methodology of social studies for students of secondary professional education (SPE) in the conditions of socio-economic changes. The aim of the study was to identify effective pedagogical approaches that help to increase students' motivation, improve material learning and form social and personal competences. The authors analyze the current problems of the traditional academic approach, in particular, formalism, low student engagement, lack of connection with professional activities and real social practice, and propose new methods, including problem-based learning, interactive technologies, project activities, value-oriented discussions and professionally oriented content. We used qualitative and quantitative methods: pedagogical observation, analysis of written work, group discussions, which allowed us to identify the most effective forms of work, such as analysis of social cases, debates, interdisciplinary links, and project activities. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the developed methods to modernize the educational process in the system of professional education and training, to form students' critical thinking, civic position, social competence and readiness for conscious participation in public life. The results are valuable for teachers of social studies, methodologists, developers of educational programmes and administration of professional education institutions.

social studies, secondary professional education, teaching methodology, problem-based learning, interactive technologies, project activities