Social and personal identity of a future teacher

Abstract

In the article the author discloses scientific approaches to forming professional readiness of future teachers to pedagogical activity as well as the meaning of identity as a notion. It is stated that scientists use a synergetic approach enabling the study of various types of identity which form its integral structure. The article contains an example of students´ work performed during their practical pedagogical activity where they combined two types of identity while working with school children: social identity and personal one – which helps them gain professional experience.