Motivation-Value Component of FirstYear Student’s Subjectivity

This article discusses one of the main components of subjectivity of a university student. According to the research, that is a motivation-value one. It presupposes the presence of a sustain motivation of the subject, leading to active educational and cognitive activity with elements of creativity. On the condition of cognitive activity based on the true interest students can get new knowledge and professional interest. Thus, we distinguish the following criteria of this component: awareness in the choice of profession, interest in educational and cognitive activity, stable professional motivation, aspiration for creative, professional self-realization. It has a pronounced focus on professional and personal development. The article reveals the problem of cognitive and professional motivation of first-year students, as well as ways of their development. Particular attention is paid to a pedagogical interaction process that is based on pedagogical support (facilitation) and is aimed at revealing and realizing the student’s personal potential, expanding his/her cognitive and professional interests and needs.