Features of the professional development of students with special educational needs under the condition of an inclusive college

Abstract

The article presents the results of a comparative study of the professional development of two professional- technical inclusive colleges students in the East Kazakhstan oblast. The study engaged 50 students with special educational needs (hereinafter, SEN).The methodological basis of the study was the author’s psychodiagnostical development of career-oriented websites of Kazakhstan scientists, presented on the career- oriented website Bagdar.kz.Based on the data analysis, conclusions are drawn about the discrepancy between the inclinations and interests of students to the real choice of studying in the specialty. The results of the selection of students with SEN in 12 professional sectors and 36 specialties were considered. The leading motives and needs in the choice of professional orientation are determined, which are correlated with the choice of specialty of students with SEN from VET. The attractive types of activities, objects of labor and preferred means of labor for students with SEN of inclusive colleges are identified. The practical implication of the study lies in a detailed examination of the professional intentions and interests of students with special educational needs at the stage of professional development under conditions of a college. The practical value of the study is determined by the fact that it is focused on solving problems associated with the individualization of vocational training and providing assistance to every student with SEN who needs it and experiences difficulties in the course of professionalization.