THE CONCEPT OF PEDAGOGICAL SKILL AND ITS ROLE AND IMPORTANCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE TEACHER

Аннотация

This article provides scientifically-based suggestions and recommendations on the concept of pedagogical skill and its role and significance in the professional activities of the teacher. Keywords: pedagogical technology, skill, pedagogical skill, intelligence, educational process, education, upbringing, science, professionogram. "Pedagogical skill" holds a significant position in the system of pedagogical and psychological sciences. This is because "pedagogical skill" is a science about managing pedagogical activities with expertise. Therefore, in order for a teacher- educator to be proficient in pedagogical skill, they must have pedagogical- psychological training, a deep understanding of the essence and content of educational concepts, education, and upbringing, as well as personal psychology, i.e., the biological features of a person (nervous system, temperament, abilities, character traits), cognitive processes (sensation, perception, attention, memory, thinking), emotional and volitional traits (feelings, emotions), social-conditioned features (needs, interests), and acquired qualities such as knowledge, skills, competencies, and habits. A course in pedagogical skill would teach how to apply these elements based on their place and characteristics. Based on this, it creates the necessary conditions to organize the educational and upbringing process correctly and use the opportunities for mastering it effectively. From this point of view, pedagogical skill opens the way for listeners to quickly and easily master the professional field. Indeed, pedagogical skill is the product that ensures the clarity of the goal and the coherence between the Выпуск журнала №-23 Часть–1_ Март –2025 33 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT subject and the object. However, its formation and improvement is a complex and lengthy process. This process requires the teacher-educator to deeply understand pedagogical-psychological theories, regularly study pedagogical information with attention, and apply existing theoretical and practical pedagogical achievements in their activities. Every teacher who strives to learn the secrets of professional skill must first aim to possess the necessary pedagogical knowledge, skills, competencies, and information. They should strive to have a clear understanding of all aspects of the work they are performing, assess the results, and understand the essence of any mistakes or shortcomings made. These processes are, of course, carried out through activity. Therefore, the teacher's pedagogical activity plays a key role in mastering pedagogical skill. So, what exactly is pedagogical skill? How can it be achieved? Pedagogical skill is a quality that defines the personal (such as kindness, generosity, humaneness, compassion, etc.) and professional (such as knowledge, intelligence, dedication, creativity, erudition, etc.) virtues of a teacher-educator. It manifests in the deep and comprehensive knowledge of their subject, pedagogical-psychological and methodological preparation, and in searching for and applying optimal ways of teaching, educating, and developing students in their practical activities. Thus, to possess pedagogical skill, a teacher must be knowledgeable about their subject based on current demands, master the sciences of pedagogy, psychology, and methodology, and strive to cultivate humanity and dedication within themselves. It is important to note that the teaching profession is complex and challenging. The difficulty and complexity of this profession are defined by the fact that it constantly involves interaction with a living, conscious being. A conscious and living being is always developing both mentally, emotionally, and physically. Therefore, communication with the teacher, influencing them, and requiring a deep understanding of psychology and educational theory are necessary. This emphasizes the need for the teacher to have pedagogical-psychological training. Pedagogical skill is formed in the content of pedagogical activity, consisting of professional and personal preparation, and is related to the profession of individuals Выпуск журнала №-23 Часть–1_ Март –2025 34 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT who are responsible for preparing future generations for work and life in front of the state and society. Therefore, a teacher must possess both personal and professional virtues. The personal virtues of a teacher include their faith, worldview, social needs and activity, ethics, sense of civic duties, spirituality, charm, demand for quality, firmness, goal-orientation, humaneness, legal knowledge, and others. The professional characteristics of a teacher include: a love for their profession and children; sharpness, quick-wittedness, composure, pedagogical delicacy, imagination, ability, organizational skills, deep and broad scientific knowledge, professional competence, moral needs and interests, intelligence, the ability to understand innovation, striving to continuously improve prof