Громадянська освіта в Україні як засіб формування громадянської ідентичності

Abstract

The importance of creating a system of civic education for the democratic transit of post-totalitarian countries and the formation of civic identity in such countries is revealed. The urgency of forming a civic identity for Ukraine is too high, because its existence should guarantee the further development of civil society, which has just begun to emerge in the country. One of the factors that can significantly influence the further development of civic identity is the creation and functioning of a system of civic education that could support the process of stable existence of relevant institutions. The purpose of this article is to analyze the developed concepts of civic education as a factor influencing the processes of formation of civic identity in modern Ukraine. The proposed concepts of civic education development in Ukraine are considered, including both official government projects and those proposed by initiative groups, in particular from the Institute of Civic Education NaUKMA. Conclusions are made on the implementation of changes in the current state of implementation of civic education in the country in order to meet its objectives of civic identity and ensure sustainable democratic development. The authors conclude that in the implementation and regulation of the functioning of civic education Ukraine has followed a certain, not always linear path, which is reflected in the creation of two different approaches to determining the content of civic education. According to the authors, the analysis of the approved and proposed concepts reveals the lack of a clear understanding of the essence of civic identity and the need to implement it in the texts of government programs. Effective civic education should provide for the practical consolidation of acquired knowledge and skills in the process of: a) active participation in the self-governing bodies of educational institutions; b) involvement of students and other young people in civic activities and volunteer projects aimed at developing the institutions of civil society and democracy; c) excursions, meetings with representatives of public administration, local self-government in order to get acquainted with the work of relevant institutions.