CURRENT TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract

The article defines the current trends in the development of the Ukrainian higher education system in in particular and globally due to the spread of the coronavirus and the Russian-Ukrainian war, which have had an impact on the different educational spheres. The results of the research indicate the problems that prevent further research development of higher education in Ukraine and reduce the effectiveness of investing in this area. It has been defined that education is a means of reproducing and increasing the spiritual and intellectual potential of the nation, national and patriotic education of citizens, a factor in the modernization of production, economic development, and the enhancement of the state's authority in the global space. A detailed analysis of current (dominant) trends in the development of the Ukrainian higher education system (the humanization and humanization of education, its continuity; the internationalization and cross-cultural communication; the preservation of national and cultural identity; the renewal of content, organizational forms and teaching methods; the stimulating impact of education on the individual and its continuity; the integrаtion of education science and production; the updating facilities and resources; the diversification of funding resources) has been carried out. It has been established that the development of the higher education system in Ukraine is based on historical and cultural traditions, and socio-economic factors, and depends on the influence of global education policy. It has been concluded that the development of a national higher education system is reflected in the global framework as the current sustainable development goal. It is also significant to consider the prioritization of the individual in the education system, the improvement of the social status of research and teaching staff in society; updating the material and technical base by modern production needs and the safety of education.