THE FORMATION OF LEGAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF HISTORY AND LAW IN THEORY AND PRACTICE OF HIGH SCHOOL
The article deals with theoretical approaches to the problem of formation of legal competence of future teachers of history and law. Applying different scientific methods, we have analyzed the definition of a competence in general and a law competence in particular. The definition of a law competence of future teachers of history and law has been considered as both personal and professional qualities, which can be gained by knowing the core of law and the system of legislation, and applying appropriately the knowledge of the law in the professional activity. It has been defined that in universities the competence of future teachers of history and law is considered as a profound knowledge of law and professional and personal qualities which can make the work of teachers more effective. It has been proved that the law competences of future teachers of history and law include diagnostics and prediction, management, and law knowledge.