Formation of future specialists research competence in the process of professional training

The problem of forming the research competence of future specialists is presented as a factor of readiness for effective training in the process of professional training. The definitions of the concepts "competence" and "research competence" are given, the difference between these concepts is shown, and similar points are treated. The possibilities for the formation of research competence in the process of research activity are shown. The key concepts that show the important conditions in the educational institution for the organization of the research activity of the students of education are highlighted (independence, search, initiative, experiment, practical action, a situation of uncertainty, cooperation, the presence of different points of view, contradictions). Tasks are set and ways to solve them are shown in the process of organizing research activities. Pedagogical conditions are proposed, they are scientifically substantiated, and they are laid as a basis for the methodology of the formation of research competence of education seekers in the educational process. The methodology is represented by the introduction of experimental technology of continuous pedagogical influence of teachers on the development of educational and research activities of students. Pedagogical approaches are singled out, as possible ways for the effective formation of the research competence of future specialists.