Abstract
The relevance of the study is due to the need to create conditions for successful professional self-determination of schoolchildren, since early and informed choice of a profession contributes to their further self-realization, social adaptation and professional growth. At the same time, support from teachers and psychologists allows minimizing the risks of professional instability associated with insufficient awareness, external pressure and personal uncertainty of students. The article discusses the mechanisms for the formation of social intelligence of school students through the integration of subject knowledge. Theoretical approaches to the concept of social intelligence, its connection with emotional intelligence and cognitive processes are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to methods of developing social intelligence in the educational environment, including interdisciplinary strategies, role-playing games and digital technologies. The research methods during the study, an experiment was conducted demonstrating e The results obtained confirm the need for an integrated approach to the development of social intelligence in schoolchildren.