The article reveals the essence of the definitions «lifelong education», «lifelong professional education», «system of lifelong education». An urgent problem today is to search ways to modernize and improve the system of lifelong professional education in order to make education meet the needs of society as a whole and each individual in particular at each level. The variability of surrounding reality is the basis for change in society and social institutions. Lifelong professional education cannot exist in isolation from other social systems. Education is the engine for the development of society (economic, political, social, etc.). The interpretation of the concept of «lifelong education» by different authors is analyzed, various contexts are considered (as a concept, as an aspect of educational practice, as a principle of educational organization, as a principle of state policy implementation, as modern trend, as a paradigm of scientific and pedagogical thinking). The roles of lifelong education (for an individual, for society, for the state, for the world community) are considered. Developmental stages of lifelong education (V. Onushkina, O. Tonkonoga, T. Desyatova, N. Nychkalo) are investigated. The problems of modern professional education are considered (subject education, elemental approach, separation of the subjects of the educational process from its results, the absence of quality requirements at each stage, etc.) and suggested ways to eliminate them. The characteristics of lifelong learning (duration, motivation, goals and objectives, network of educational services) are analyzed. The functions of lifelong professional education are considered: socio-cultural (developmental), general education (compensatory), adaptive and economic. The priority directions of lifelong professional education development are analyzed: intellectualization of education; personality-oriented approach; educational services market; modernization of all types of support; social partnership; international cooperation. The requirements for lifelong professional education at present stage of society development are formulated and characterized. The system of lifelong professional education is considered as a dynamic system that is in constant development.

The aim of the research was to investigate the impact of gamification on learning during martial law. An analysis of learning results and academic motivation of students who studied using gamification elements and the traditional "lecture-seminar" model was carried out. Academic motivation was assessed using the standard AMS-C questionnaire. It was found that the gamification of education contributed to the increase in the number of students who obtained Level B and reduction in the number of students who had Levels E and D. The use of gamification in general contributed to the strengthening of the motivation for learning, achievement and self-development. Feedback from students revealed that not all students liked the lack of correct action algorithms and the use of leader boards. It was established that the use of gamification during martial law contributed to an increase in the number of positive scores for the test exam and an enhanced intrinsic motivation. Learning motivation decreased among students who were trained with the use of gamification. Students’ external motivation did not change under the influence of gamification of learning.

У статті обґрунтовано актуальність проблеми формування і розвитку  управлінської компетентності майбутніх офіцерів поліції, яка входить до складу сектору безпеки й оборони України. Дано визначення понять «управління», «управлінська компетентність». Управління - це  вид людської діяльності, що полягає у свідомому та цілеспрямованому впливі на людей, об’єкти і на процеси з метою надання їм бажаних параметрів функціонування та розвитку. Управлінська  компетентність – це інтеграційна якість особистості, яка наділена функціями управління, поєднує істотний інструментарій ефективного здійснення управлінської діяльності, представлений мотиваційно-ціннісними, світоглядними, комунікативними складниками (знаннями, вміннями, навичками та здібностями тощо), вираженими в термінах спостережуваної поведінки. Показано, що управлінська компетентність має власну складну структуру. Визначено специфічні функції, які виконує особа, яка здійснює управлінську діяльність.   Тому процес формування управлінської компетентності безпосередньо пов’язаний з оволодінням управлінськими вміннями й навичками, які забезпечують компетентне виконання управлінських функцій. Представлено результати експериментального дослідження формування управлінської компетентності у майбутніх офіцерів поліції у процесі їх  професійної підготовки. Виявлено статистично вірогідну наявність позитивної динаміки за більшістю показників в експериментальних групах після вивчення спецкурсу, написання курсових і творчих робіт, участі у тренінгу.

The aim of the study was to establish ways of developing research competence in students of technical majors in the context of distance learning, and to evaluate their effectiveness. The research methods were: comparison, Forester’s method, Cohen’s coefficient, Pearson’s correlation coefficient. It was established that the use of the research method of teaching in the context of distance education had a high effect on the level research competence of students of technical majors. A slightly lower effect was also achieved when introducing a course on research work. The maximum effect is achieved when combining both methods of building research competence. An increase in the research competence level was found. At the same time, students’ confidence in discussing research ideas with colleagues, conducting literature search, editing and shortening the text, and presenting research results also increased. Prospects for further research consist in the diagnostics of innovative methods of building research competence that can be applied in technical majors and increase the success rate of students in the context of distance education.

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