PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF THE EDUCATOR IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE COMPETENCE OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Abstract

The article considers the issue of professional skills of educators of modern preschool educational institutions in the context of the formation of artistic and creative competence of preschool children. The main components of a teacher’s professional skills are identified, in particular his artistic and aesthetic development, creativity, mastery of innovative methods, and the ability to motivate children to creative activities. The purpose of the article is to consider the professional qualities of a teacher and their influence on the formation of artistic and creative competence of preschool children. During the writing of the article, theoretical research methods were used, namely: descriptive, systematization of theoretical material, comparison, generalization.Research results: a theoretical description of pedagogical methods and techniques that contribute to the development of creative abilities of preschoolers through the integration of various types of art in the educational process of a preschool educational institution are highlighted. Attention is focused on the need to use innovative gaming technologies and a person-centered approach in the educational process of preschool educational institutions (PEI). The importance of close cooperation between the teacher and the music director for the effective achievement of joint tasks in music classes is emphasized. The role of the educator in creating a favorable environment for visual, theatrical, musical, and choreographic activities of preschool children is outlined. It has been proven that the professional skills of the educator are the key factor of the process of forming artistic and creative competence of preschoolers. In preschool age, there is an active development of imagination, fantasy and creative thinking, which is the basis for the further creative activity of children.The main types of artistic and creative activities among students of modern preschool institutions are drawing, modeling, music, theater, choreography, etc. Attention is focused on the fact that all these activities are integrated into the game process, since play is the leading activity of preschoolers. It allows children to express themselves freely, develop imagination, emotional sensitivity and communication skills. The educator plays the role of a facilitator of creative development, creating conditions for free self-expression.Conclusions: professional qualities of the educator, such as methodological literacy, knowledge of the age characteristics of pupils and creative development technologies, the ability to generate new ideas and use non- standard approaches in teaching, the ability to emotionally interact with children through art, psychological flexibility, skills in organizing a creative environment, and motivation for creative activity have a powerful influence on the formation of artistic and creative competence in preschool children.