MENTORING AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE EXTRACURRICULAR ENVIRONMENT OF A UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The paper examines an issue of students’ personal development through the extracurricular environment of a university through the mentoring system. The sociological analysis of the study on the impact of mentoring on the personal development of students through extracurricular environment of the university on the example of a particular institution was carried out. The organizational and pedagogical conditions contributing to the results of joint activities of mentor and mentees, aimed at solving the problem of low motivation of students to participate in extracurricular activities and achieving the goal of formation of personal qualities of students, are determined. Based on the data obtained, the conclusion is made that a significant proportion of students who have engaged mentoring in extracurricular activities revealed advantages in professional development, personal growth, and social adaptation. The results of the study can be applied to implement special activities using mentoring model, the characteristics of which will meet the specific needs of the modern student.