THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF FORMING THE PROFESSIONAL IMAGE OF A FUTURE EDUCATION MANAGER

Abstract

The article reveals the scientific and theoretical foundations for constructing a structural and functional model of the process of forming the professional image of a future education manager. The systemic nature of this process is substantiated, and its structural components, functions, stages, criteria, and pedagogical conditions for effective implementation are defined. The presented model is based on the principles of integrativeness, reflexivity, humanization, professional and value orientation, and continuous self-development of the individual. It is noted that the structural and functional model of forming the professional image of a future education manager reflects the interrelation of its goals, objectives, components, functions, criteria, levels, and outcomes, as well as determines the conditions for its implementation in the process of professional training. The author emphasizes that the analysis of the patterns of forming the professional image of a future education manager makes it possible to consider this process as a dynamic, multidimensional, and personality-oriented system of professional development of a future leader. The study indicates that the identified regularities demonstrate that the professional image is not an accidental or externally imposed formation but is developed as a result of the interaction between internal motivational, value-based, and reflective mechanisms and external sociocultural influences and educational transformations. The formation of the professional image of a future education manager is a holistic process that encompasses the development of professional and personal qualities, ethical and communicative skills, and mastery of self-presentation, self- regulation, and leadership technologies. The proposed elements for analysis represent the components of the structural and functional model of the process of forming the professional image of an education manager, which serves as an integral structure comprising the basic components of the professional image and the levels of its development.