Partnership pedagogy as the basis of a New ukrainian school

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of partnership pedagogy as a fundamental
principle of modern educational reform in Ukraine, especially in the context of the implementation of the tasks of the New Ukrainian School (NUS). The authors analyze the pedagogy of partnership as an innovative approach to interaction in the educational process, based on the principles of equality, mutual trust, mutual respect and shared responsibility between all participants in the educational process: students, teachers, parents, school administrators and the local community. This approach is aimed at creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment in which each participant has the opportunity to actively engage in education and upbringing, as well as to involve students in the development of social competencies and democratic values.
The article emphasizes the importance of moving from traditional authoritarian models to
partnerships, which contributes not only to better knowledge acquisition but also to the development of children’s critical thinking skills, responsibility, tolerance, and interpersonal communication and cooperation skills. In particular, the authors discuss the basic principles of partnership pedagogy, such as equal cooperation, openness, mutual support, and a positive attitude toward each participant in the educational process. Thanks to this approach, the educational process acquires a new quality, creating conditions for the harmonious development of students.
The article provides recommendations on how educational institutions can adapt the educational environment to new requirements by engaging all participants in active discussion and joint decisionmaking. The authors emphasize the importance of this approach for primary schools in Ukraine, where the first steps in the development of a personality should be supported by partnership cooperation.
The proposed strategies contain practical recommendations for teachers and school administrators on how to effectively organize partnerships, which will become the basis for the formation of responsible and conscious citizens capable of withstanding the challenges of modern society.
The article is of considerable practical value, as it offers specific methods for creating a positive and open educational space focused on the comprehensive development of students and their preparation for active participation in the life of a democratic society.