PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ CIVIC COMPETENCE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of pedagogical conditions for the effective formation of civic competence of primary school students in the context of the current school reform in Ukraine. The article considers topical aspects of education of civic competence of pupils of general secondary education institutions. It is noted that the adoption of the Law of Ukraine ’On Education’ was the starting point for the transformation of the educational process, oriented to the needs of the XXI century. The article notes that the main goal of education is the formation of a competent personality capable of active participation in public life, responsible for their own well-being and the well-being of society. The article substantiates that civic competence is an integrative quality of a person, which includes legal and civic knowledge, moral values, critical thinking and communication skills. The scientific analysis covers the study of aspects of civic education in the philosophical, methodological, psychological, pedagogical and Ukrainian contexts. The paper identifies pedagogical conditions that will contribute to the formation of civic competence of primary school students, namely: a system of methods and forms of work that shape students’ civic position; strengthening interpersonal interaction; introduction of elements of a foreign language environment; project activities and participation in social initiatives. Particular attention is paid to the role of networking among educational institutions as a mechanism for combining efforts to improve the quality of education. Practical activities, such as intellectual games, projects, competitions, and Olympiads aimed at developing patriotism and responsibility, ensure the effective formation of civic competence. They create conditions for the comprehensive development of students, promote the realisation of moral ideals and motivate them to social activity. The article has a novelty in the context of revealing the potential of networking of educational institutions for the education of civic qualities that meet the challenges of our time.