ORGANIZATIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING BLENDED LEARNING IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Purpose. To substantiate the organizational and pedagogical principles of managing blended learning in general secondary education institutions under conditions of digitalization and dynamic socio-political transformations. The relevance of the study is justified in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law, which have prompted a reconsideration of traditional educational process models.Methods. The research is based on systemic and activity-based approaches, employing methods of content analysis, comparative analysis, and generalization of practical experience in implementing blended learning.The interrelations between educational management strategies and modern HR approaches adapted to the school context are identified.Results. Key components of organizational and pedagogical support for managing blended learning have been formulated: flexible planning of the educational process; enhancement of teachers’ digital competence; development of teacher autonomy and responsibility; cooperation with parents and students; effective use of digital platforms; formation of an assessment system for learning outcomes; adherence to principles of digital ethics. Contradictions between the need to modernize education management and the conservatism of management approaches in general secondary education institutions have been revealed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of creating an integrated digital environment that ensures the personalization of the educational process and real-time monitoring of its results. Conclusions. The proposed approaches to managing blended learning are based on the principles of inclusivity, flexibility, digital transformation, and pedagogical leadership. The defined principles contribute to the formation of an adaptive educational environment capable of promptly responding to external challenges.Prospects for further research are related to the design of a comprehensive model for managing the educational process in general secondary education institutions, oriented toward sustainable development and innovation.