Theoretical and methodological aspects of the organization of supervision for the formation of professional identity of future specialists in physical therapy, ergotherapy

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to determine the theoretical and methodological aspects of the organization of supervision for the formation of professional identity of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy.The methodological basis for conducting this study was laid by such approaches as theoretical analysis of scientific and methodological literature, synthesis, generalization, comparative analysis.The theoretical analysis of pedagogical, medical, philosophical, psychological and multidisciplinary literature was carried out to solve the purpose of the study.Supervision in research is seen as a formal process of professional support and training that enables practitioners to develop knowledge and competence, to realize responsibility for their own practice.The study found that professional identity in its concept is closely interrelated with such concepts as professional development, professionalism, professional self-esteem, professional self-determination, and is one of the main criteria for becoming a professional in a competitive environment.It is established that the formation of professional identity is the most important task that a professional faces in the period of his professional formation.The technological ways of supporting the supervisor of the effective position of the future specialist in physical therapy and ergotherapy under supervision are highlighted.It is theoretically substantiated that in order to achieve effective supervision for forming the professional identity of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy, a useful role-playing matrix is a useful technology, which allows to analyze in detail the complex cases in the professional activity of physical therapists and ergotherapists.The principle of gradualism is important for the organization of supervision.The article identifies four levels of supervision that are designed for the safe educational practice of specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy.According to the results of the study, the responsibilities of the supervisor and the future specialist in physical therapy, ergotherapy under supervision, the fulfillment of which is necessary to achieve positive results of supervision, are allocated.Having analyzed the results of the research of the scientific and methodological literature, it is determined that the fulfillment of the allocated responsibilities by the subjects of educational practice will allow the future specialist in physical therapy, ergotherapy to form three main components of professional identity: cognitive, emotional-evaluative, as well as behavioral.