FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES

The article addresses pressing issues related to the development of professional competence among master’s students majoring in 016 “Special Education” within the framework of contemporary methodological approaches to higher pedagogical training. It substantiates the necessity of integrating theoretical knowledge, research skills, and practical experience into a comprehensive educational process. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to write scientific texts, prepare abstracts, develop thesis statements, and present research findings in both public and interdisciplinary settings, thus fostering confidence in academic discourse and the ability to defend one’s viewpoint during professional discussions. It is determined that effective scientific communication requires proficiency in academic writing conventions, adherence to the ethical standards of research involving vulnerable populations, mastery of statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data, and the ability to present, publish, and discuss findings in the international academic environment. The article outlines the key components of professional competence, including general scientific, research and praxeological, communicative, and specialized professional competences, each encompassing a wide range of knowledge, skills, and personal qualities essential for professional growth. Furthermore, such competences ensure not only a high level of subject-specific training and methodological awareness but also the capacity for independent scientific inquiry, systematic professional self-development, intercultural dialogue, innovative thinking, critical reflection on pedagogical practices, and continuous personal and professional growth necessary for successful work in inclusive and special education settings in today’s rapidly changing global educational landscape.