Formation of Spiritual and Moral Values of Cadets of Educational Organizations in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia During Individual Educational Conversations

Aim . To consider the practical application of an individual educational conversation as a method of forming traditional values in the younger generation of Russians. The problems and prospects of this educational direction for employees of internal affairs bodies are described. Methodology . The article presents the results of a survey, which involved Russian police officers, on the features of individual educational conversations aimed at forming moral stability on a specially formed sample (n=114). To confirm the results of the study, a set of methods such as pedagogical observation, analysis of the products of creative activity of cadets, and methods of mathematical statistics were used. Results . Based on theoretical analysis, the article defines the factors and problems of spiritual and moral education (the need to choose educational methods that can have the strongest pedagogical impact on the educated, considering current social and political factors). The article describes the technology of spiritual and moral education in the process of individual conversations (the specifics of the time and place of the conversation, personal characteristics of the educator, creativity in choosing questions for conversations). The educational potential of individual educational conversations for the formation of spiritual and moral values in cadets has been determined, which is in demand for the functioning of an educational organization in the conditions of uncertainty and transformation of society. Research implications. This study contributes to the improvement of the police education system, which is important in the modern conditions, brings scientific research related to the study of value orientations of police officers to a new level. The results of the study can be applied in the development of methodological recommendations for improving the work of cadet unit commanders on the spiritual and moral education of police cadets. Conclusions . The research makes it possible to improve and optimize the process of spiritual and moral education of police officers based on modern pedagogical methods. It describes the role and place of individual conversations in the education of the younger generation. Recommendations are given to improve the technology of educating law enforcement officers. The author proves the relevance of individual educational conversations for the upbringing of Russian youth in modern conditions.