DEFINITIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES, RISKS, DANGERS AND THREATS IN THE CURRENT CONTEXT

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to reveal the definitional characterization of educational challenges,risks, dangers, and threats in current conditions. To achieve this purpose, the methods of theoretical analysisof scientific psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature were used to review and analyze existingtheories, concepts and approaches to solving the problem; comparative analysis to compare different aspectsof the formulation of theoretical positions; interpretation and generalization of the information obtained toanalyze and process the data obtained to establish links and patterns, formulate conclusions and generalizationsfor further research and practical application. Results. The essential characteristic of the concept of “humansecurity” is determined, which is a key aspect of the effective life of an individual, development of society, functioning of industries and implementation of international and state processes and characterizes the degreeof protection of the vital interests of the individual, the state, and society. The author examines the specificfeatures of ensuring the protection of a person and society in the context of social security and characterizesthe role of the educational system in ensuring the safety of life of participants in the educational process.The essence and content of the concept of “safe educational environment” in relation to the categoryof “educational security” are specified. The definitional characterization and interdependence of the conceptsof “educational challenges”, “educational risks”, “danger” and “threats” within the problem of ensuringthe safety of participants in the educational process are presented. The existing educational challenges and risksfor the younger generation and teachers in the light of global changes, transformations and educational reformsthat pose threats to the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of students and teachers are characterized.Conclusions. The definitional characterization of educational challenges, risks, dangers and threats in today'sconditions is an important step towards the organization of a safe educational environment aimed at creatingsafe, comfortable and healthy learning conditions in educational institutions that ensure that students masterthe competencies necessary for life, form a culture of safe and healthy behavior.