DEFECTOLOGICAL ENLIGHTENMENT AS A CONDITION OF FORMING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

Abstract

Speech pathology enlightenment is considered in the article as a condition of improving psychological and methodological literacy of teachers who work with special (correctional) classes of VII type. The article describes some contradictions in the process of integrated education of children with impaired mental function in traditional schools. The article mentions there's a necessity of improving professional preparation of teachers who work with traditional classes at secondary schools. It's stated that they should be better prepared for work with children who have difficulties at school in conditions of educational inclusion. The authors bring out the aim and main features of speech pathology enlightenment of the subjects of integrated education, and formulate its main directions.