Ethno-cultural context of the formation of professional culture of the future teachers in Mali
Ethno-cultural values are manifested not only in everyday life, but also in the professional field. They are very important in the formation of professional culture of the future teacher. The article considers the value aspect of teaching activities, the importance of considering the ethno-cultural context in the formation of professional culture of the future teachers in the Republic of Mali. The author defines concepts such as “context”, “ethno-cultural context”, “ethnо-cultural values.” He describes in detail the nature and content of such ethnocultural pedagogic value as sanankuya or “facetious relationships”, its role in maintaining social cohesion at different stages of historical development of the Malian people. It also presents the nature and content of values “Jatigiya” or the legendary hospitality, of family, of responsible solidarity, of due respect for elders, old and disabled people; we describe the various spheres of their occurrence and their importance for strengthening social relationships. The author concludes that the inclusion of ethno-cultural aspects into the educational process of training future teachers will help to introduce youth to the national cultural values and therefore preserve the cultural identity.