CONTRADICTIONS, PATTERNS AND PRINCIPLES OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION

Abstract

Based on the studied material the authors have identified the principles representing approaches to civic education and characterizing conditions that ensure the process efficiency. The purpose of the article is to consider the contradictions, patterns and principles of civic education in the educational process, to determine the pedagogical conditions and current promising trends. Comparative analysis of his-torical, sociological, political, psychological and pedagogical literature on the studied issue, generalization and systematization of theory are the main research methods. They are both theoretical (analysis, systemati-zation, generalization) and empirical (questionnaires, testing). Based on the results of the questionnaire survey, demonstrating students' attitude to “blind” or “constructive” patriotism, the students developed and implemented projects aimed at development of “construc-tive” patriotism, community and civic involvement. The use of theoretical methods revealed the contradictions and issues of the youth civic consciousness development, being one of the socially important national goals. The use of empirical methods of research allowed the authors to reveal certain issues in this area in order to further correct the educational process at institutions of higher education.