Formation of Professional Value Orientations in Students of Out-of-School Education Institutions

The article highlights the relevance of forming professional value orientations in students of out-of-school education institutions in the context of modern social challenges. The essence and significance of professional value orientations are outlined, and pedagogical conditions, principles, and factors influencing the development of professional interests and orientations in children and adolescents are analyzed. A set of methods for diagnosing the formation of professional value orientations in students of preschool educational institutions has been defined. The results of using the «Value Orientations» questionnaire by M. Rokych in studying the professional value orientations of students at out-of-school educational institutions are summarized. Recommendations are provided for the formation of professional value orientations in students of out-of-school education institutions. Attention is focused on the role of creative associations, mentoring, and the educational environment in shaping the system of values of an individual capable of making a conscious professional choice. Theoretical (systemic, acmeological, axiological, competency-based, activity-based, and personality-oriented) and methodological (interdisciplinary, individual) approaches to organizing this process in out-of-school education institutions are presented.