Vocational Education Department Research Articles

The Use of Good Governance Principles in Educational Institution Administration by Administrators of Vocational Educational Institutions in Chonburi Province

Background and Aims: Administrators are considered to be the people who play the most important role in promoting and developing a culture of democracy and good governance in educational institutions. The management ability of the administrators affects various operations in the educational institution in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. This research aims to study and compare the use of good governance principles. Including guidelines for managing educational institutions under vocational education in Chonburi Province. Considering the gender, position, and work experience of executives in each area. Methodology: The research sample consisted of 269 administrators and teachers in educational institutions under vocational education in Chonburi Province. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a 5-level rating scale with a confidence value of 0.97 and the concordance value (IOC) ranged from 0.8 to 1.00. There was a question about the use of good governance principles in the management of educational institutions among the said administrators. For data analysis, basic statistics were used, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Including testing with t-test and F-test to get accurate and reliable results. Results: (1) The results of the study found that opinions regarding the use of good governance principles in the administration of educational institutions by administrators under the vocational education department in Chonburi Province Overall it is at a high level. (2) When classifying the use of good governance principles by gender It was found that overall there was no difference. But when considering each aspect It was found that the moral aspect transparency. And the responsibility aspect is significantly different at the 0.05 level, while there is no difference in other aspects. (3) For classification by status It was found that school administrators and teachers used good governance principles in the overall management of educational institutions. But when considering each aspect It was found that the principles of participation responsibility and value for money are significantly different at the 0.05 level, while other aspects are not different. (4) Classification according to work experience It was found that the overall use of good governance principles was not different. But when considering transparency, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level. While the rule of law, morality, value for money responsibility and there was no difference in participation. Conclusion: The administration of an educational institution according to the principles of good governance consists of two groups of important people: 1) administrators, who are responsible for setting a clear vision, strategy, and policy for educational institution administration. 2) Teachers, whose role is to perform their duties in teaching and promoting the learning of pupils and students. Using a variety of teaching methods to develop students' full potential.

Профессионально-техническое образование Якутской АССР в середине 1960-х гг.

The study focuses on the development of vocational education in the Yakut ASSR in the mid-1960s and the creation of a separate republican directorate to modernize the industry. By using little-known archival docu-ments, the article recreates an accurate picture of the development of vocational education in the region, char-acterizing the shortage of educational institutions and personnel despite the high demand from the rapidly de-veloping mining industry. At the beginning of 1964, there were only 11 vocational schools operating in Yakutia, which was clearly insufficient for the needs of the economy. There was an acute shortage of personnel, com-pensated by imported workers with low qualifications, which was partially offset by short-term training courses. The creation of the Yakutsk Republican Department of Vocational Education in 1964 stimulated a significant increase in the number of vocational school graduates and the active construction of new educational and resi-dential buildings.

Principal Change Management Processes and Secondary School Goal Attainment in Cross River State, Nigeria

The study investigated principals' change management processes and secondary school goal attainment in Cross River State, Nigeria. To meet the study's objectives, three research questions were posed, and three null hypotheses were developed to lead the investigation. The literature review was based on the variables and hypotheses that had been developed. For the study, a survey research design was used. The population of the study comprised two hundred and ninety (290) secondary school teachers in Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State. However, the sample size selected for this study comprised one hundred and sixty-two (162) secondary school teachers in the study area who answered the questionnaire. The main instrument used was a research questionnaire titled Principal Change Process and Secondary School Goal Attainment Questionnaire (PCMPSSGAQ), which had been verified by two researchers from the University of Calabar's Department of Vocational Education. Regarding the research questions, the acquired data was evaluated using the standard deviation as well as the mean. The degree of consensus or discord was calculated by taking the mean across the nominal scores assigned to each choice. The mean score of the scale was 2.50 on a 4-point rating scale. Comparably, the hypotheses were assessed using an independent t-test at the 0.05 level of significance. The results of the investigation indicate that staff training, communication of the change process, and change process supervision have a substantial influence on secondary school achievement of objectives. It was recommended that the secondary school board of Cross River State prioritize staff training and retraining programs in the secondary school system for goal achievement.

Chemical Composition and Acceptability of Organic Bath Soap among Students in Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

The study determined the chemical composition and acceptability of organic bath soap among students in Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions. Mixed method research design was used for the study. Population was 46 which comprised all Home Economics students from the Department of Vocational Education. In-home use questionnaire was used for data collection. The study produced two samples of turmeric bath soap. Findings showed that the chemical compositions of the turmeric soap samples are in accordance with the specifications of the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) with toilet soap specifications of pH ranging from 9 to 11, total fatty matter ranging from 60-75 gm and total free caustic soda ranging from 0.05 to 0.08 %. Findings showed that the sensory evaluation attributes for colour, smell, consistency foam ability and skin sensitivity were accepted after use for three months as the samples were skin friendly, safe to use without side effects. It was recommended that turmeric body soap and turmeric face gel can be produced in large quantities for commercial purpose as a form of income generation for unemployed graduates.

Entrepreneurial Skills Required by Metalwork Technology Students for Workforce Sustainability in Technical Colleges in Lagos State

The purpose of this study was to determine the entrepreneurial skills required by metalwork technology students for workforce sustainability in technical colleges in Lagos State. Four research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to carry out the study. The population for the study was one hundred and four (104) respondents, comprising 19 metalwork technology students from Lagos State Technical College, Agidingbi. 28 metalwork technology students from Lagos State Technical College, Ikeja; 26 metalwork technology students from Lagos State Technical College, Ikorodu; and 31 metalwork technology students from the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos. four questionnaires titled, The technical skills required by metal work technology students for workforce sustainability in Technical colleges in Lagos state. “; The marketing skills required by metal work technology students for workforce sustainability in technical colleges, The managerial skills required by metalwork technology students for workforce sustainability in technical colleges The problem-solving skills required by metalwork technology students for workforce sustainability in Nigeria’s technical colleges were developed by the researchers and used for data collection. Three experts validated the instruments: two experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and one expert from the Department of Vocational Education, School of Technical Education, Yaba College of Technology. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was found to be 0.86, 0.81, 0.89, and 0.73. Data collected were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found no significant difference significant difference in the mean response of metalwork technology students and metalwork technology lecturer on the entrepreneurial skills required by metalwork technology students for workforce sustainability in technical colleges.

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Eating Patterns and Daily Dietary Recall of Primary School Pupils: An Empirical Evidence from A School Feeding Scheme

The objective of this study was to experimentally evaluate children's daily food memory and eating habits. The study found that the gender and school location had an impact on the nutritional condition of primary school students as well as the school food scheme. The investigations were based on three hypotheses and three research questions. In this study, the Eating Habits and Daily Dietary Recall Scale was the tool utilized to gather data (EPDDRS). Four experts—three from the department of vocational education and one lecturer in test and measurement evaluation—validated the instrument's face. The dependability indices of EPDDRS were calculated using Cronbach's Alpha. While delivering the instruments, the researcher used the direct administration and retrieval approach. 58 instructors and a sample size of 1240 students were selected using a systematic random selection approach. The obtained data was examined using mean and standard deviation to address the research objectives, and the null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the 0.05 level of significance. The main conclusions of this study were that the school meal program had a favorable impact on the students' nutritional status. Also, a balanced ration of nutrient-dense meals that were suitably varied was supplied for the students via the school food program. Also, the findings revealed a substantial difference in the mean assessments of male and female students about their eating patterns. On the school meal program's dietary recall list, students from high, middle, and low socioeconomic status differ significantly. Recommendations were given to the government, schools, and parents based on the study's findings. The study's shortcomings were discussed, and recommendations for more research were made.

Assessment for acceptance of accounting, marketing and office technology management software applications for instructional delivery among business education lecturers in North-east Nigerian Universities

This study aimed at assessing the acceptance of accounting, marketing and office technology management software applications for instructional delivery among business education lecturers in universities in North-eastern region of Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study used the constructs of the theory of planned behaviour. The population of the study comprises of 50 business education lecturers in the three universities that offer business education programme which are; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Modibbo Adama University Yola and University of Maiduguri. The entire population was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by two experts from the department of vocational education, Modibbo Adama university, Yola. The reliability test of the instrument was conducted to determine its internal consistency after a pilot study conducted outside the area of the study. A reliability coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. The researcher together with one research assistant administered the instrument to the respondents manually. A total of 50 questionnaires were administered but only 43 were retrieved. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and regression statistics. The finding of the study among others revealed that business education lecturers have accepted to use accounting, marketing and OTM software applications for instructions. The study therefore recommended among others that there is need proper utilization of these software applications among the lecturers for effective instructional delivery.

Utilization of Internet Things (IOT) for Implementing Teaching and Learning in Technical Colleges in Enugu State

The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of internet of things (IoT) for implementing teaching and learning in Technical colleges in Enugu State. Two research questions and hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to carry out the study. The population for the study was one hundred and sixty (160) respondents, comprising 137 students and 23 teachers of both Technical Colleges. Two questionnaires titled level of IoT utilization by teacher for teaching and the level of IoT utilization by students for learning were developed by the researchers and used for data collection. Three experts validated the instruments, two experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and one expert from the Department of Vocational Education, School of Technical Education, Yaba College of Technology. The reliability co-efficiency of the instrument was found to be 0.86 and 0.73. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found significant response between male and female on utilization of internet of things (IoT) for implementing teaching and learning in Technical College’s in Enugu State. It was discovered that poor utilization and un updated IoT in technical colleges hinders IoT implementation for teaching and learning in technical colleges in Enugu state, hence, the utilization of IoT for implementing learning and teaching are impeded.

Assessing diet diversification and pupils’ attitudes toward school feeding program

School feeding programs play a crucial role in addressing malnutrition and improving educational outcomes among school-age children. This study covered children’s perceptions of the school-based meal and changes in their diet. The study examined how a state-sponsored school feeding program was influenced by gender and the location of the school. Two research topics and two hypotheses guided the studies. In this study, the Diet Diversifications and Pupil’s Attitudes Scale (DDPAS) was used as a tool to collect data. Face validation of the instrument was performed by four professionals, including a test and measurement assessment lecturer and three from the vocational education department. The reliability indices of DDPAS were calculated using Cronbach’s alpha (α). The instruments were administered through a direct delivery and retrieval method. A total of 1,200 learners and 58 educators were chosen based on a systematic random sampling approach. To achieve the study objectives, descriptive and inferential statistics were deployed in the analysis of the data obtained. The main findings of this study revealed that pupils had a positive attitude toward the feeding program, particularly regarding the taste of the food provided. The findings from this study have implications for policymakers, educators, and nutritionists involved in the design and implementation of school feeding programs. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on school feeding programs and offer practical recommendations for improving their nutritional impact and overall acceptance among pupils.

Influence of WhatsApp Applications Software on Academic Performance of Business Education Students in Federal College of Education Obudu

The study was aimed at examining the influence of WhatsApp applications software on academic performance of Business Education students in Federal College of Education Obudu. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Two research questions and two research hypotheses were raised to guide this study. The populations of 402 business education students were used for the study. A structured questionnaire was developed by the researchers and was validated by two experts from test and measurement department and Department of Vocational Education in University of Calabar. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach alpha reliability technique whose coefficient was .89. The academic performance score was collected from the centers of general studies of the university to measure their performance. Data collected were analyzed using population t-test and one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test the hypothesis. The result showed that students’ frequency of the use of WhatsApp platforms among business education students in federal collage of education is high and that WhatsApp platform usage significant influence students’ academic performance negatively. Based on this, it was recommended that students should reduce the use of WhatsApp application in class room environment in order to increase their chances of academic performance in College of Education Obudu, Cross River State.

Psychological well-being and its impact on employee withdrawal behavior An applied study of the opinions of a sample of employees in the Vocational Education Department in Najaf Al-Ashraf

يهدف البحث الحالي الى معرفة طبيعة العلاقة بين الرفاهية النفسية، وسلوك الانسحاب لدى الموظفين اذ تم تطبيق البحث على عينة من الموظفين العاملين في قسم التعليم المهني في النجف الاشرف وتم اختيار عينة عشوائية بسيطة مكونة من (52) موظفا، واعتمد البحث الاستبانة اداة رئيسة لجمع البيانات، يسعى البحث لاختبار علاقة الارتباط والتأثير لبيان العلاقة بين المتغيرات، وتم استخدام عدة اختبارات احصائية لمعالجة البيانات باستخدام البرنامج الاحصائي (SPSS VR.23).
 تكمن أهمية البحث الحالي في محدودية الدراسات التي تناولت العلاقة بين متغيرات (الرفاهية النفسية وسلوك الانسحاب) وكذلك محاولة البحث الحالي دراسة ومعالجة مشكلة واقعية تؤثر بشكل مباشر على الافراد العاملين والمجتمع في قسم التعليم المهني في النجف الاشرف.
 توصل البحث الى استنتاجات معرفية وتطبيقية منها وجود علاقة ارتباط ذات دلالة احصائية بين متغيرات البحث الحالي ووجود تأثير ذو دلالة احصائية بين الرفاهية النفسية وسلوك الانسحاب.

Perception of Undergraduate Students on Availability and Utilization of Interactive White Board on Performance in Biology

The aim of this research is to assess availability and utilization of Interactive White Boards (IWBs) in teaching and learning of Biology among Undergraduate students in Sokoto State. The research is a descriptive survey with a population of 587 and a sample size of 234 100 level students of Science and Vocational Education department who are offering biology courses at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. A self-designed questionnaire tagged „Assessment of the use of Interactive White Board in Teaching and Learning Biology‟ (AIWBTLB) and Biology Performance Test (BTP) were used as instruments for data collection. The instruments were validated by experts and exhibited reliability index of 0.87 and 0.77 using Cronbach alpha and split half method respectively. The data generated was statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings revealed that the required IWBs for teaching and learning Biology were not available; and the available IWBs were not adequately utilized. Equally important, a positive relationship was found between IWBs utilization and undergraduate students‟ performance in biology. It was however recommended among others that, government; management of universities should as a matter of urgent importance provide adequate IWBs devices for the teaching and learning of Biology in the universities; and to provide modalities in which students are encouraged to make full use of IWBs in the teaching and learning of Biology.

GRADUATION FROM HIGHER AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DOES NOT ALWAYS END WITH EMPLOYMENT

In the article - "Graduation from higher and vocational school does not always end with employment" – it is discussed the problem of youth unemployment and the reason for this is the incompatibility of the higher and vocational education system in Georgia with the requirements of the labor market. Youth is dominant among the unemployed population of Georgia. They graduate from vocational schools or colleges but do not work according to their professions, it is proved by labor market research, as well as by 2017 survey of the Department of Vocational Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, in their conclusion part it was mentioned 56.2 graduates in employment. The authors of the article mention the demand-labor imbalance in the labor market as the first reason for youth unemployment, and one of the reasons for the lack of knowledge and skills, in the market among young people is the lack of state funding for education. With such small resources, higher and vocational schools find it difficult to hire highly qualified professional teachers, which obviously reduces the quality of teaching. Due to low funding, vocational and higher education institutions (especially in the private sector) make savings mainly on wages. An hourly salary of 5-10 GEL is considered as normal with them. Only the low-qualified teachers come to such payment. The authors consider that almost half of the graduates are unemployed precisely because of their low level of knowledge. The authors consider the test method of knowledge control as the second reason and believes that this method makes it impossible to assess the depth of knowledge of the student. The article ends with a summarizing conclusion. Key words: Employment; Youth unemployment; High education; Vocational education; Labor Market; Demand-supply in the labor market.

Perception of Undergraduate Students on Availability and Utilization of Interactive White Board on Performance In Biology

The aim of this research is to assess availability and utilization of Interactive White Boards (IWBs) in teaching and learning of Biology among Undergraduate students in Sokoto State. The research is a descriptive survey with a population of 587 and a sample size of 234 100 level students of Science and Vocational Education department who are offering biology courses at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. A self-designed questionnaire tagged ‘Assessment of the use of Interactive White Board in Teaching and Learning Biology’ (AIWBTLB) and Biology Performance Test (BTP) were used as instruments for data collection. The instruments were validated by experts and exhibited reliability index of 0.87 and 0.79 using Cronbach alpha and split half method respectively. The data generated was statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings revealed that the required IWBs for teaching and learning Biology were not available; and the available IWBs were not adequately utilized. Equally important, a positive relationship was found between IWBs utilization and undergraduate students’ performance in biology. It was however recommended among others that, government; management of universities should as a matter of urgent importance provide adequate IWBs devices for the teaching and learning of Biology in the universities; and to provide modalities in which students are encouraged to make full use of IWBs in the teaching and learning of Biology.

Basic Physics Learning Process in Electrical Engineering Vocational Education Program Using Ispring Presenter Interactive Powerpoints to Improve Student Understanding

The Department of Vocational Education in Electrical Engineering (JPVTE) is one of the departments based in the Faculty of FKIP UNTIRTA. The physics course at JPVTE is a fundamental concept that must be understood by the first half of students Because students' understanding of physics is still lacking, especially in the idea of mechanics. The research objectives are (1) to Facilitate lecturers in the learning process in the classroom and (2) to improve student understanding in understanding the concepts of mechanics in physics learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The techniques of data collection were observation, tests, and interviews. The analysis technique used is to Determine the percentage of conceptual understanding with a percentage description. The Obtained results are (1) Using the Interactive PowerPoint Point Presenter is very easy for physics lecturers to explain and provide basic concepts of understanding mechanics in interacting with students. (2) Interactive Powerpoint iSpring Presenter can improve students' knowledge in understanding the concept of mechanics included in the high category Because The learning is interactive and fun.

Edutainment Teaching Technique and Students’ Skills Performance in Building Drawing in Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State

The study was on edutainment technique and students’ skills performance in building drawing in Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State. The study sought to find the effect of edutainment technique and demonstration method on students’ performance in building drawing. Three research questions and null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. The population used for the study was three hundred and eighty (380) senior technical college II students in all the seven (7) public Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State. The sample comprised one hundred and ten (110) students drawn from two (2) intact classes. A 30-item multiple-choice performance test called Performance Test on Building Drawing (PTBD) was developed to determine performance level of the control and experimental groups and building drawing lesson plan for the treatment of the experimental group. The instrument was validated by three experts. Two from the Department of Vocational Education, one from Test and Measurement Unit of the Department of Educational Foundations. Cronbach alpha reliability was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.86. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while analysis of covariance was used to test the null hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The results showed that students taught using edutainment technique have higher mean scores than those taught with demonstration method. It also showed that the mean score of male students was slightly higher than that of female students in the experimental group. The post-test analysis on Building Drawing Performance Test (PTBD) was in favour of the experimental group. However, there was no significant difference between males and females on building drawing performance test as a result upon treatment. Based on these results, it was recommended among others that edutainment technique should be adopted by building drawing teachers in teaching building drawing in Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State to solve the problem of poor performance of students.

“I Feel it’s my Duty tо Say the Following…”: Letters to the Main Department of Vocational Education about the Situation in the Kuban Polytechnic Institute in the Beginning of the 1920's

“I Feel it’s my Duty tо Say the Following…”: Letters to the Main Department of Vocational Education about the Situation in the Kuban Polytechnic Institute in the Beginning of the 1920's

Relevance of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Graduates’ Competence with Productive Skill Teacher Competency

This study aims to analyze the relevance of the competence of Civil Engineering vocational Education Department graduates with the competence of productive skill teachers in vocational schools. Competencies analyzed in this studywere pedagogic competence and professional competence. This study was descriptive quantitative then converted and summed up into qualitative form. The subjects of this study were 24 respondents from the alumni of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department, UNNES class of 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive percentage. The result of the studywas the relevance level of pedagogic competence and professional competence of the graduatesof the Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department that has become productive skill teachers. The relevance percentage of the curriculum of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department with the curriculum of Civil EngineeringEducation program at the vocational schools was 84.88%. It showed that curriculum structure of the curriculum of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Departmenthad slight irrelevance withthat of Civil EngineeringEducation program.A curriculum structurewas not relevant. The relevance percentage of the pedagogic competence of the Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department with the curriculum of Civil EngineeringEducation program at the vocational schoolswas 86, 50%. This percentage meant that the curriculum at Civil Engineering Vocational Education Departmenthas not been all relevant to those demanded in the curriculum of Civil EngineeringEducation program at the vocational school. However, the pedagogic competence of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department’graduates can be categorized as very relevant. The percentage of professional competence showed88.81%, which meant that for professional competence of Civil Engineering Vocational Education Department’ graduates can be categorized as very relevant.

EUROPEAN VALUES AS LANDMARKS FOR UKRAINIAN STUDENTS

ORSHANSKYI Leonid – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Technological and Vocational Education Department, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Ivan Franko str., 24, Drohobych, 82100, Ukraine (orshanski@i.ua)ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9197-2953ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/E-2108-2018KOTYK Iryna – PhD of Pedagogical Sciences, associate professor of the Technological and Vocational Education Department, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Ivan Franko str., 24, Drohobych, 82100, Ukraine (kotyk16@i.ua)ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4490-4998ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/D-6220-2018DOI: https://doi.org/10.24919/2313-2094.6/38.119524To cite this article: Orshanskyi, L., Kotyk, I. (2018). European values as landmarks for Ukrainian students. Liudynoznavchi studii. Seriia «Pedahohika» – Human Studies. Series of «Pedagogy», 6/38, 255–266. doi: 10.24919/2313-2094.6/38.119524 [in English].Article historyReceived: 4 October 2017Received in revised form: 1 December 2017Accepted: 15 February 2018Available online: 5 April 2018 Abstract. Today, our country has made its civilized choice, which has become a strategic reference point for the aspirations of most Ukrainians – integration into the European Union. Historical experience shows that the strength ofEurope depends on the inviolability of the basic European values that have a united potential, because their unity is the value basis for European nations, regardless of cultural traditions and national identity. Therefore, in the context of understanding that the student youth is as an important social resource ofUkraine, the problem how to form a set of values inherent to Europeans in particular, is the most topical from a prognostic point of view.Based on the analysis of the results of empirical and sociological research, we have identified the dynamics and peculiarities of the influence of various political, social and economic factors on the formation of European values in the student youth, taking into account the transformations taking place in the life of modern Ukraine – the country, which has chosen the European integration vector of development.The results of the study indicate that the consciousness of Ukrainian students is often dominated by the values of personal well-being (health, success, prosperity, happy family, etc.) and paternalistic direction (high-quality free education and medicine, sufficient pensions, social benefits, job security, economic stability, etc.). At the same time, modern students support the implementation of democratic principles and wish to be part of the process of building a European democracy inUkraine. True European values and worldview are recognized as a lofty ideal to follow, a necessary condition for the effective functioning of a democratic society.The study confirmed that most students strongly support the integration ofUkraineinto the European Union (over 76 %). Therefore, there are all the preconditions that the current students will soon become the main driving force behind the reforms and the implementation of the principles and values shared by the European community – Ukrainian «ambassadors» of its kind in all the spheres of European social, economic and political life. Declaration of Conflicting Interests. The author declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.Acknowledgments. Sincere thanks to pedagogical staff at Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, in particular Lilia Ovcharenko, for her linguistic assistance.Funding. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Funding from Union of Designers of Ukranie permitted this research completion.