Legal culture and motivation as objective requirements for the profession of future student teachers
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https://doi.org/10.4025/actascieduc.v48i1.77517Keywords:
training of specialists; ethical norms; academic discipline; student stimulation; innovative technologies.Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess the level of legal culture and motivation as important requirements for the profession of student teachers in the context of higher education in Kyrgyzstan. The methodology included content analysis of the curricula of four universities: I. Arabayev Kyrgyz State University, Osh Technological University, Osh State University, and Batken State University. A series of focus groups were organised, involving students (40 participants) and teachers (12 participants), which provided an opportunity to obtain direct feedback on the attitudes of both students and teachers regarding the importance of legal culture and motivation in the educational process. The tasks assigned to students as part of the study included solving legal cases, writing essays on the topic of legal culture, participating in group discussions, and developing lesson plans that incorporate legal aspects. The results of the study showed that most students demonstrated a high level of understanding and application of legal norms in practical situations, as well as a deep awareness of the importance of legal culture and ethical standards in their professional activities. At the same time, some participants experienced difficulties in integrating theoretical knowledge into practical activities, which indicates the need for additional practical classes and training to develop skills in applying legal norms in real pedagogical practice. The findings of the study highlight the necessity of improving curricula, particularly by placing greater emphasis on the development of critical thinking, legal awareness, and professional motivation among students. The theoretical model of training future teachers developed in this study includes components of legal culture, ethical norms, internal motivation, self-regulation, and interest in innovative pedagogical technologies, which are key to the successful professional activity of future teachers.
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