The willingness of students of pedagogical specialties to practice in children's health camps as counselors

the relevance of the study is due to the increased requirements for the preparation of students of pedagogical specialties to work in children's health camps, where the counselor performs not only organizational and leisure, but also significant educational functions. Modern educational programs often do not take into account the specifics of such activities, which reduces the level of readiness of students. This is especially evident in the conditions of the Republic of Crimea, where it is necessary to take into account cross-cultural and regional peculiarities. The purpose of the study was to analyze the level of students' willingness to work as counselors and to offer recommendations for improving their professional competencies. Materials and methods. The study used regulatory documents, professional standards, methodological recommendations on the organization of camps, as well as scientific publications on preparing students for leadership activities. The methods of documentary and content analysis, systematization of statistical data and comparison of the requirements of the professional standard with the conditions of students' training were applied. Results and discussions. It is established that students have basic knowledge in the field of pedagogy, psychology, leisure activities and child safety, but their practical readiness develops unevenly. Special difficulties arise when managing a children's team, working with children with disabilities and in conditions of intercultural interaction. In the Republic of Crimea, the specifics of the camps require additional competencies related to the climatic and ethnocultural characteristics of the region. Conclusions. The results of the study confirm the need for systematic pre-practical training of students. The author suggests the introduction of the "Counselor School" module, the use of diagnostic admission cards, the development of mentoring and partnerships with camps. These measures will increase the level of readiness of students, reduce the risk of professional burnout and ensure a high-quality organization of the educational process in the camps.

student readiness, pedagogical specialties, practice, children's health camps, counselors, pedagogical training, educational work, pedagogical psychology, organization of practice, professional competence