SELF-DETERMINATION OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN THE IT FIELD ON THE EXAMPLE OF A PROFESSIONAL TEST «GAME DESIGNER»

The article deals with the issues of professional self-determination of schoolchildren in the field of information technology. The analysis of the problem of formation of professional self-determination of an individual within the framework of professions in the field of information technology has shown that interest in this topic is growing in the scientific and pedagogical community, however, there is not enough work aimed at studying professions in this field, there is no systematic approach to classifying professions in the field of information technology, describing their features, levels of necessary professional training for effective work in this field a professional niche. The purpose of this work is to identify the features of professional self-determination of schoolchildren in the IT field using the example of a professional test «Game designer». Based on the analysis of scientific literature, two approaches to the definition and use of the concept of professional self-determination can be distinguished - theoretical and practical (applied). Within the framework of the applied approach, the expediency of including professional samples in regular and extracurricular activities is justified, an example of a professional sample «Game designer» is considered. The paper presents the content of this sample at the stage of acquaintance with the professional direction, at the stage of demonstrating the final product, at the stage of consolidating the material using the «Cube of professional Success» template, at the stage of reflection. The developed professional test can be used when introducing students to this profession and will help in further self-determination of schoolchildren.

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