The essence and structure of professional readiness of future primary education masters for innovation

The essence of professional readiness of future masters of elementary education for innovative activity is examined in the article; its structure has been clarified and fully disclosed. The basic structural components of professional readiness (cognitive, motivational, reflexive, phraseological) are considered, their characteristics are determined and the content is analyzed. In accordance with the outlined components, criteria (informative-contextual, personal-motivational, estimative-reflexive, operational-activity) and indicators were established. The indicators of informative and contextual criterion include theoretical and methodological awareness, such as the formation of innovative competence; innovative thinking of future masters of elementary education; availability of systematic theoretical and methodological knowledge about innovative activity; awareness of innovative forms, means and methods of organizing professional activity; knowledge of regulatory documents; knowledge of the basics of pedagogy, pedagogical innovation. The personal-motivational criterion is represented by indicators of orientation, motivation to innovative activity: conscious attitude of future masters of elementary education to innovative activity; formation of motives for professional self-improvement and self-development; stable orientation on humanistic values in pedagogical innovative activity; formation of professionally significant personality traits; the need for innovation; formation of creative potential; professional mobility in pedagogical interaction. The indicators of the estimative-reflexive criterion include empathy, the ability to predict and adequately assess our readiness for innovation; analysis of organizational and methodological support; ability to identify and evaluate the best pedagogical experience, the ability to analyze the results of innovative activities. The operational-activity criterion is represented by the gnostic, design, constructive, communicative, organizational skills and abilities that are necessary for carrying out innovative activity.