FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS THROUGH MINDFULNESS TECHNOLOGIES

The article examines and empirically tests a new approach to the development of methodological competence in future English teachers through mindfulness practice. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to train teachers who are able not effectively teach the subject, but also to maintain high concentration, emotional stability and flexibility in a dynamic educational environment. The meaning of the concept of “methodological competence of a foreign language teacher” has been clarified , which is supplemented with reflective and regulatory components based on the principles of awareness.