Network problem-creative groups as a means of developing the professional competence of methodologists of professional educational organizations

The problem of research and the justification of its relevance. In the context of educational reform, methodologists are a category that determines the main directions of innovative development and self-development of a professional educational organization. At the same time, less importance is paid to the development of professional competencies of methodological workers: specialized courses, seminars, round tables are organized less often. A productive solution for the professional development of methodological workers can be the organization of problem-creative groups using network technologies. The goal of research is organization of the activities of problem-creative groups of methodologists in the conditions of network interaction, aimed at improving professional competence. Methodology. The methodological basis of the experiment consists of activity, competence and personal approaches. The methods used in the research were conversation, analysis, survey, questionnaire, methods of organizing group work, reflection. During the research, the components of the professional competence of methodologists developing in the conditions of network methodological associations are identified. The main conditions for the support of a problem-creative group of methodologists are listed: activity component; competence component; communication support; creation of an information educational environment. The stages of support of network problem-creative groups of methodologists are proposed. Results. The network practice of organizing the activities of regional problem-creative groups of methodologists is presented, the forms of organization, the stages of the groups' work are given. The result of the work carried out can be considered an increase in the level of professional competence of the participants: the possibility of developing research competence, the development of professional communication, the exchange of innovative practical experience, the prompt solution of topical problems, discussions of practical issues of methodological work in VET, etc.