Prospects of Philosophy of Education for the Concept of Responsible Citizenship in the 21st Century

Abstract

the of the interconnected (philosophical embedded in a methodology a the of a nationwide educational reform at a to more perennial and didactic modes of instruction in need of The counterproductive to the genuinely Socratic method at the heart of the and global educational spirit and practice. In to mechanical accumulation and transmission prevalent in Post-Soviet teaching methodology, efficient cumulative approach necessary functional dialectic to combine guided instruction with self-actualization active members of a modern, sustainable society. When properly executed, problem-based learning is to mimic real-life scenarios of in the process of engagement cultivating an active knowledge acquisition the public. and know-how, social Philosophy and Cosmology, Volume 29, 2022 52 As the Ukrainian educational system enters a critically important era, ever more swiftly plotting its course towards a European pedagogical paradigm, a paramount role should be assigned to the efforts of reorganizing and reforming of our educational establishments, from kindergartens to Ph.D. programs. Consequently, our educators on all levels require a clear, structured vision of the philosophy that will inspire, underpin and guide this successful impetus away from the ineffective and ideology-laden remnants of the post-Soviet system and towards embracing globally recognized values and educational principles at the heart of progressive responsible citizenship. At the same time, the authors wish to caution that in pursuing this path, our educational system (if we aim to raise and improve the scope and quality of civic engagement) cannot simply change one set of overarching markers for another but must undertake an incremental approach to building up the general level of democratic, political and social awareness and adroitness.