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"Philosophy of Education"

2008 year, number 4

THE PROBLEM OF GOAL-SETTING IN MODERN THE SYSTEM OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Е. . Melekhina
Keywords: goal, pedagogical activity, goal-setting, higher professional education, learner-centered approach, subject, specialists training, competence, result
Pages: 101-109

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of goal-setting in the system of higher professional education in present social and economic conditions. The accent is made on the market demand for training competent specialists able to efficiently operate in the competitive environment of the global economics. The analysis of needs is considered to be one of the crucial parts in the syllabi design and curricula planning with regards to the learner-centered approach. A special emphasis is made on the hierarchical character of educational goals as one of the key features in effective management of the teaching/learning process. A number of reasons of failures in goal-achieving are mentioned.