Remote Study for the Humanities and Social Sciences Digitization and Coaching

Abstract

The article analyzes research on remote study in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, which strongly links to formation of key competences by means of digital technologies and coaching. The results of the survey are analysed and presented according to the feedback of students on the emotional and value attitude to remote study associated with the humanities and social sciences, which specify both the advantages and disadvantages of this form in education. The article suggests considering a number of initiatives for remote study in the mentioned connection and strongly encourages their implementation in higher education. The experience of structural distribution of remote study is described, in which the research findings reveal that digital technologies and communication with and between students and teachers in a coaching format enable classes to achieve a significant increase in the social and entrepreneurship competences. It is also proposed to look at feasibility and prospect development of a remote study strategy at Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University and the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, in particular. The development plan includes three-factor support for active learning: assessment support, emotional support and information support. The recommendations accompany the development introduction of such digital and coaching competences for students. 1 Introduction The globalization of society is changing the way we communicate and see the future. A high school graduate, who is no longer satisfied with traditional teaching methods, faces changes fearlessly and accepts challenges of today in order to master the tools of high-speed communication and be able to work under stress, well coping with tough competition in the job market. With an extensive growth of educational services these days, such high school graduate does not only stop studying continuously, but also positively perceives the existing boom of self-education and self-development. The new paradigm of education in the global world provides everyone with access to education and continuous development of competences that meet the requirements of a globalized society [1]. This paper highlights the competences that can be formed during the study of the humanities and social sciences at university and which will lead to improvement of the young people’s well-being, on the one hand, and result in their ability to become highly competitive in the labor market, on the other. These competences should also promote the social integration and cohesion of the Ukrainians through their active involvement in public activities.