Socio-psychological competence as a component of professional competence of future tourism specialists

Abstract

The article identifies the socio-psychological competence as a component of professional competence of future tourism specialists Іn the future tourism specialists professional competence structure a key role is played by socio-psychological competence since its formation allows to solve professional problems in the process of realization of education, upbringing and development. The main objectives of organizing professional activity future tourism specialists’ are the following: boosting professional and cultural level; improvement of the methods and styles of interaction based on the principles of humanization and democratization; upgrading of professional training. The professional competence essence is determined by the structure of the of professional training’s activity which allows considering it as a functional component. Socio-psychological competence is considered as a component of professional competence. Thus, the concepts of «professional competence» and «socio-psychological competence» correlate as general and singular respectively. It ensures the learning process effectiveness, because it enables to scientifically implement professional training principles, content, and forms involving the capacity for self-analysis, the ability to critically evaluate and review the quality of learning activities, to analyze used techniques and exercises in terms of their relevance and effectiveness.