THE INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION PECULIARITIES ON SPECIALISTS WITHOUT PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION WHEN IT IS RECEIVED THROUGHA REMOTE FORM OF RETRAINING

Abstract

Aim. To study the features of the motivational sphere of specialists without basic pedagogical education to receive professional retraining in the field of pedagogy in the format of distance education. Methodology. In the process of writing the article, an analysis of the latest theoretical research in the field of motivation was carried out both for persons receiving pedagogical education at a university and within the framework of additional professional education. The questionnaire method, testing, analysis and interpretation of data through the methods of mathematical statistics were used. Results. New data on the features of the motivational sphere of persons undergoing professional retraining in pedagogical areas without basic pedagogical education have been obtained. These features are: the level of motivation, the level of achievements, setting immediate and long-term goals which differ among men and women. Research implications. The results of the study contribute to pedagogical, age and social psychology; expand understanding of the peculiarities of students’ motivation in the system of additional professional education and those who have chosen the path of a teacher for the first time. The results can be used in the development of courses and programs of additional professional education of pedagogical specialties.