FORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

The article deals with the analysis of the requirements and recommendations for the creation of the educational space of the New Ukrainian School. It is emphasized that the educational space includes not only educational programs, methods, tools, but everything that surrounds students and ensures the creation of effective conditions for the development of their key competencies. It is accented that at the state level the creation of a modern effective new educational space is regulated by the legal framework, in particular, the Laws of Ukraine, Orders of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, State standards, norms and rules.There were pointed out such components of the new educational space as: creative external and internal design; comfort and energy efficiency; modern conditions for learning, development and communication; barrier-free space and conditions for inclusive education; multifunctional environment. It is emphasized that the organization of the educational space of the classroom requires the use of new IT technologies, multimedia tools, the creation of cells, which makes it possible to create various opportunities for various types of activities, cause joy, stimulate imagination, and motivate learning. Great attention is paid to external (3D and thematic design with maximum use of the facade, modern murals) and internal (learning rooms and common areas) design. The focus is on equipping with modern furniture that ensures a healthy body position due to constant change of working posture (the so-called «active seat principle»).It is noted that the creation of a new effective educational space requires changes in the planning of buildings of educational institutions and school grounds. It is emphasized that most of modern school buildings are not suitable for the implementation of the latest pedagogical approaches and don’t make it possible to diversify the organization of the educational process. Renovation of a school building can be carried out by means of cosmetic or major repairs or total reconstruction with additions and superstructures.