METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING ECONOMIC COMPETENCE OF FUTURE FARMERS

Abstract

The article addresses the pressing issue of developing economic competence among future farmers in the context of ongoing transformations in Ukraine’s agricultural sector. The author emphasizes that a modern farmer must not only be a producer but also an entrepreneur, manager, and economist capable of operating effectively in a market-driven, innovation-oriented, and sustainability-focused environment. The study identifies a contradiction between the increasing demands for economic training of specialists and the insufficient effectiveness of traditional teaching methods in vocational education institutions. An innovative methodology for developing economic competence is proposed, structured around three stages: motivational-informational, formative-technological, and reflective-corrective. This methodology integrates economic knowledge with professional disciplines, employs active, interactive, simulation-based, and case-study teaching methods, and fosters a supportive information-educational environment. Special attention is given to the development of motivational-value, cognitive, activity-based, and personal-reflective components of economic competence.The study concludes that the proposed methodology ensures high-quality training of competent junior bachelors in farm management and technology, equipping them to manage modern agricultural enterprises effectively and implement innovative approaches for sustainable development. The findings have practical significance for improving the professional training of agricultural specialists.