Scientific and Practical Bases of Preparing Pedagogical University Students for Participation in Professional Olympiads

Abstract

This paper describes the scientific and practical bases of preparing students for participation in professional olympiads. The scientific component of the subject-specific olympiads has been theoretically underpinned, the main forms and directions of preparation of students for such contests have been outlined, the experience of students who participated in the All-Russian Professional Olympiad "I am a Professional" has been analyzed and discussed. Such events help to reveal personal readiness of a participating student to the major tasks presented by their future profession and their ability to comprehensively analyze a problem situation related to the lifestyle of individuals with disabilities.