FORMATION OF STUDENTS OF 5-6 NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN STUDENTS OF UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Abstract

The article deals with the theoretical aspects of the formation of national consciousness in students of 5-6 grades in lessons of Ukrainian language and literature. The aim of the article is on the basis of a holistic analysis of scientific sources to theoretically substantiate the formation of national consciousness of students in grades 5-6 in lessons of Ukrainian language and literature. To achieve this goal it is necessary to solve the following tasks: identify and analyze the theoretical foundations of the research topic; to substantiate the need to form the national consciousness of students in grades 5-6 in lessons of Ukrainian language and literature. Based on the work of scientists, the authors analyzed recent research and determined the essence of the concepts of “consciousness”, “national identity”, “national consciousness”, “formation”, “patriotism”, “values”. The general and specific vision of researchers on these phenomena is revealed. It was emphasized that every educational institution in Ukraine should be a center of becoming a citizen-patriot who is ready to build his state as independent and democratic, ensure its national security and promote the unity of the Ukrainian people. The authors give an important place in this case to the lessons of the Ukrainian language and literature, because they are the ones who should not only impart knowledge, but also instill in the younger generation respect and love for the national language and culture. The authors also highlight the main tasks facing the modern teacher: to create a clear system of work aimed at forming the national consciousness and self-consciousness of students; to educate a conscious citizen of Ukraine; to popularize the Ukrainian language, to instill in students by their own example love and care for the native language, traditions, culture; to form the national consciousness of students; constantly systematize and integrate the acquired knowledge; instill the need to contribute to the fate of the homeland. The necessity of forming the national consciousness of students of 5-6 grades in lessons of Ukrainian language and literature as the main factor of overcoming the negative in social life, formation of culture, interethnic relations in society, education of tolerance, etc. is substantiated