ACADEMIC ADAPTATION OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The article raises the problem of academic adaptation of students of secondary vocational schools. The concept of academic adaptation is defined, its structure is analyzed, the results of an experimental study of academic adaptation of first-year students are presented, the specificity of its cognitive, motivational, emotional components is determined. A high level of rigidity, a low level of educational motivation and intellectual lability, insufficient awareness and critical attitude to what is happening are revealed, which indicates the difficulties of academic adaptation and the need to develop and implement psychological and pedagogical measures for its optimization.