Methodical competence of higher educational institution lecturer: problem issues

We analyze problem aspects of formation and development of methodical competence of higher educational institution lecturer. The widening of lecturer’s professional functions is proved taking into consideration the implementation of entrepreneurial and innovation activities. We consider the correlation between methodical competence of lecturer and professional standard and Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education 3++. Specifics of methodical competence as a type of professional preparedness is due to its personal and motivational, and pragmatist nature. It is shaped and develop while solving professional tasks. We suggest and reveal structural elements of methodical competence: motivational, cognitive and instrumental. The importance of motivational element is emphasized. This element is the basis of improvement process of methodical competences of higher educational institution lecturer. We consider possible paths of lecturer’s choice in cognitive dissonance situation, which arises during lecturer’s reflection on his methodical competence level. We present and analyze data of experimental research of lecturer’s opinions on improvement issues of different methodical aspects of professional activities. In the context of methodical competence development we consider problem issues of lecturers with pedagogical education and lecturer without basic pedagogical education.

higher educational institution lecturer, methodical competence, problem aspects, profes-sional functions, innovation activities, education technology, motivation, reflection