Formation of gender competence of future teachers in a higher education institution

Abstract

This article analyzes the theoretical aspects formation of gender competence in psychological land educational research. Reveals the position that formation of gender competence a major social process through which the integration between the individual and society. The authors analyzed the essence of the notion of «gender», «competence», «gender competence»; emphasis on identifying gender competence as one of the key competencies in education. Structural elements of gender competence: cognitive, motivation and activity. Highlight pedagogical conditions of gender competence of teachers in terms of a higher education institution: the inclusion of gender components of the cycle disciplines of professional and practical training; inclusion in the curriculum for future teachers of courses on gender issues; program development practices from a gender component; diversification of forms and methods of testing work that contribute to the formation of gender competence.