STRUCTURES AND THE MAIN STAGES OF VOCATIONAL INTEREST FOR TRAINERS OF THE COAL PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SYSTEM OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article deals with the structure of professional interests of trainees, future workers of the coal industry in educational organizations of secondary vocational education. The research is carried out on the basis of the theoretical analysis and comparative characteristics of works on similar topics. The essence of the concepts is disclosed: “interest”, “cognitive interest”, “professional interest”. The leading role of “cognitive interest” in the structure of students’ professional interests is pointed out. The author upgrades the structure of professional interest by A.V. Mordovskaya. Theoretical and practical significance of the article lies in the substantiation of the formation of professional interests as a reserve not fully realized, the actualization of which will improve the quality of professional training of future workers of the coal industry. The article is addressed to specialists working in the system of educational organizations of secondary vocational education.