With the help of the technology of operational diagnostics of artistic abilities, the potential inclinations of artistic and creative activity in children of preschool and primary school age were identified and the range of identified interests in additional education programs was realized. Two groups of respondents of different ages were examined: 6-7 years old in the amount of 45 persons, 9-11 years old in the amount of 85 persons. In the course of the study, it was concluded that the technology of operative diagnostics of artistic abilities is effective at any of these ages. There is a correlation between the motivational and operational readiness of the individual and the success of artistic and creative activity. We have selected the most effective forms of virtual education for the successful development of children’s artistic abilities.

The contemporary priority in the field of education is to preserve the health of children and young people. Specialists of The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing of Kurgan region annually monitor the health of children. The most common diseases are scoliosis, visual acuity decrement, and postural disorders. Moreover, the number of children with these disorders increases during the educational period. The authors suggest the creation of a healthy environment and use of health-saving technologies in the educational process is to be one of the conditions for solving this problem. The results of the study of the healthy environment in educational institutions of different types showed that the most effective healthy environment is represented in the sports schools. Children's well-being is more dependent on psychological comfort in their families. The attitude to health as a value depends on the personal example of teachers. But, unfortunately, teachers do not always have a high level of culture of a healthy lifestyle, especially teachers of institutions of additional and secondary education. According to the results, there is a need for systematic, responsible work of all participants of the educational process in order to achieve a sustainable positive result in the formation of the value-based attitude of schoolchildren to their health care.

Introduction. The article presents an overview of the research on developing soft skills in high school students, research findings on the assessment of universal competencies in high school students and the search for approaches to the development of universal competencies in high school students by means of using digital tools. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the level of soft skills among high school students and to justify the implementation of practical procedures within the framework of a digital learning environment. Materials and Methods. In order to assess the level of soft skills (e.g. emotional intelligence and self-monitoring) in Russian ninth graders (n=400) the authors applied the following general research methods: analysis, synthesis, and reviewing research literature. Empirical methods including M.Snyder’s Self-monitoring scale and Thomas–Kilmann’s inventory were used to reveal the types of behaviors for handling conflicts. The authors developed practical procedures aimed at enhancing self-control, communication and cooperation skills, and emotional intelligence, using Lift to Future and Learnis.ru educational platforms. The research methodology was based on the competence approach (A. M. Aronov, A. V. Barannikov, A. G. Burmus, I. A. Zimnaya, A. V. Khutorskoy) and modern approaches related to the problem of digitalization of education (Ya. A. Vahramenko, A. P. Ershov, I. V. Robert, S. A. Tanganyan). Results. The study revealed the main deficiencies in soft skills among the surveyed 9th graders. The authors identified invariant (lack of self-reflection, lack of motivation for self-development, unwillingness to change) and variable difficulties that impede the development of soft skills in ninth graders and are associated with individual personality traits: lack of self-confidence, excessive ambitions and desires, emotional immaturity, and increased fatigue. The study revealed a low level of emotional intelligence in 50 % of the respondents and a low level of cooperation skills in 75 % of the respondents. The authors presented a range of practical procedures based on using digital tools, which contributed to the development of soft skills indicators in high school students. The study suggests that measures aimed at enhancing soft skills should include both group and individual activities and take into account invariant and variable negative factors. The authors enrich the term ‘digital literacy’ with new content. Conclusions. Finally, the authors emphasize that digital tools contributed to maintaining motivation and increasing digital literacy in all the participants of the experiment.

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The article provides data related to the determination of the degree of disabled students disadaptation to study at the university.A group of 20 respondents was studied.Programs of psychological support and extracurricular leisure activities were implemented in the course of the research.The correlation dependence of the emotional-value state of the personality of students and their participation in creative activity is revealed.The control experiment revealed positive dynamics (favorable emotional state of students, medium level of anxiety, increase in self-confidence).