PROGRESS OF SOFT SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF PROGRAMMING

Abstract

In the article, the authors analyze the feasibility and possibilities of developing “soft” skills among primary school students in additional education. The relevance of the study is justified by the importance of these skills not only in professional activities, but also in training, both at the stage of basic general and vocational education. The main objective of the work is to determine the components of “soft” skills, the development of which can be ensured when teaching the basics of programming to primary school students. In the article, the authors show how programming classes contribute to the development of “soft” skills in students. Examples are given of the use of block programming environments Scratch and DroneBlocks in lessons and in extracurricular activities; the Roblox platform is considered, which allows you not just to play, but to create your own levels and games. To evaluate the results of work in the classroom, the project method was chosen, in which students developed their own games, starting from the plot and ending with the design and appearance of the characters. Work is carried out both individually and in small groups to develop teamwork skills. The result of the article is the conclusion that, starting to study programming from senior preschool and primary school age, students acquire and develop “soft” skills necessary in the modern world.