Principles and functions of pedagogical support in the system of early professionalization of schoolchildren

the article examines the features of pedagogical support for schoolchildren at the stage of early professionalization in the pedagogical field. The purpose of the study is to identify the basic principles and functions of pedagogical support for schoolchildren in their further professionalization. Research objectives: to analyze the problem of early professionalization of schoolchildren for teaching; to identify the principles and functions of pedagogical support for schoolchildren in the system of early professionalization. The article also reveals the essence of pedagogical support as an integral process of interaction between a teacher and a student, aimed at conscious professional self-determination of a personality. Special attention is paid to the principles of building a system of pedagogical support, among which humanistic, personal-activity, reflexive and contextual approaches are prioritized. The article presents the characteristics of the main support functions – diagnostic, advisory, motivational-value, organizational-activity and prognostic, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the process of professional development of schoolchildren. As a result of the analysis, it was found that pedagogical support is not limited to individual career guidance activities, but acts as a system-forming component of the educational space, contributing to the formation of professional orientation, the development of pedagogical abilities and strengthening a positive attitude towards the teaching profession. The materials of the article can be used in the design of additional education programs for the training of pedagogical students and in the development of methodological recommendations for mentors and curators of pedagogical classes.

career guidance, professionalization, school-age children, mentoring, education, upbringing