Specifics of the application of the socio-cultural approach in the process of developing individual’s information and legal competence

The features of the process of development of information and legal competence of a person are considered. The socio-cultural approach is substantiated and updated, the feature of which is the development of leisure self-organization of the individual in the context of a conscious choice of forms of leisure activities that ensure the development of socio-cultural activity, manifested in the initiative to master professional competencies. A review of the leading concepts on socio-cultural activities was carried out, with the emphasis on creating conditions that ensure the development of information and legal competence. With the justification of innovative approaches to self-education and professional development of the individual, emphasis is placed on gamification, which allows the learning process to be carried out not only in classrooms, but also in the process of extracurricular activities. The features of digitalization and informatization technologies are revealed, their role in the transformation of professional activities practices, which allow improving the process of developing educational programs that meet the requirements of modern society, is noted. An analysis of sources on the problems of pedagogical support for the process of personality formation led to the conclusion that the modern education system should be aimed at developing the skills of independent creative thinking, focused on achieving a high level of professionalism, and such opportunities have socio-cultural activities that have in their arsenal technological means, forms and methods of effective training and education.