Social education of youth by means of museum pedagogy

Abstract

On the path of social transformations and processes of European integration in Ukraine, many measures are taken to reform certain areas of activity, rethink and implement new, more effective, forms of rationalization of public life. One of the innovative directions of this reform is the museum pedagogy introduction in the educational process, which necessitates the scientific study of its use as the subject of social and educational work with different categories of youth.
 The article considers the possibilities of implementing the socio-cultural component of modern museums for various purposes in improving the educational process and social education of young people through museum pedagogy. The socio-cultural component is understood as the spiritual world created by mankind, which encompasses national, social, economic, political and other social relations and spiritual and cultural values developed by mankind throughout history, which influence people, shape their worldview, in particular, determine behaviour in relations with others. environment and among themselves. The socio-cultural component of the content of museums affects not only the cognitive side of students' self-knowledge but also contributes to the formation of ideas, values, self-esteem. During excursions in the museum, the mental, labour, moral, aesthetic, economic education of students is actively carried out. Through the knowledge and skills acquired in the museum, the knowledge of the world, history and culture of one's own and other people are deepened, the basis for theoretical judgments is created, the consciousness of the young personality is formed. Museum pedagogy has great opportunities to learn about new trends in modern science and modern research, to educate oneself as a researcher, analyst, to develop observation, the ability to make generalizations and predictions. Museum pedagogy helps not only to maximize the educational and cultural potential of museums but also allows graduates based on a system of acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to self-determine in a changing world, to continue education in the chosen field.