Abstract

Relevance. In the context of modern educational challenges and changes in the world of work, understanding the significance of early childhood for the development of ideas about future professional activity becomes more relevant, as this period lays the foundations for future career decisions.

Purpose. The purpose of the research is to expand the understanding of the significance of career guidance in early childhood and to explore methods of its effective implementation using pedagogical design, considering the current challenges and needs of children.

Methodology. Analytical methods and systematisation were used in this research.

Results. As a result of the research, it was established that the application of pedagogical design based on game techniques can have a significant impact on the process of career guidance of older preschool children, which is particularly significant in the conditions of the modern world, where stability gives way to uncertainty, complexity, dynamic change and ambiguity. The work highlights that conventional career guidance methods, in this context, may be ineffective and therefore new strategies need to be developed, in particular through pedagogical design, which can promote the development of key skills necessary for successful adaptation to a changing environment.

Conclusions. The research examined the different forms and types of career guidance games applicable to preschool children, which adds to the knowledge of possible strategies in career guidance work and provides early career professionals and educators with a wide range of tools to establish individualised and adapted approaches to work with children of this age group.

Keywords: career choice; motivational-value sphere; key skills; preschool education; career decisions

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