Principles for forming professional orientation of pedagogical students

The purpose of this study is to analyze and synthesize the principles of forming professional orientation in students of pedagogical specialties. The work uses methods of theoretical analysis, systematization and classification of scientific literature. As a result of the study, existing approaches to defining pedagogical principles were systematized, key principles of forming professional orientation (individualization, active participation, etc.) were identified, and their practical implementation in the educational process of the university through the harmonization of relations, freedom of knowledge and the formation of communication skills was revealed. It was concluded that the implementation of the set of identified principles is a prerequisite and the main goal of professional training of future teachers. The proposed set of principles can serve as a basis for designing educational programs for pedagogical universities.