STATE STANDARD OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS, COMPETENCE-BASED APPROACH AND PROBLEMS OF PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54662/veresen.3.2026.06Keywords:
pre-school education, competence-based approach, value orientations, areas of learning, preschool education, state standardAbstract
This research article presents a critical analysis of the conceptual foundations of the State Standard of Preschool Education, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1557 dated 26 November 2025. The document is undergoing a validation process to collect feedback from practitioners, administrators, and parents before its official implementation on 1 September 2027. The study outlines challenges in the competence-based approach, linked to term ambiguities, insufficient specification of value orientations, and the lack of a defined list of personal qualities as a component of competence. Through an in-depth review, the author identifies semantic overlaps between «learning outcomes» and «competence», alongside conceptual gaps regarding terms like «educational direction». Special attention is paid to the declared value of play, contrasting with the exclusion of «play competence» from the key competences. Furthermore, the article critiques combining natural science, object-practical, and technological competences into a single block, suggesting they be separated. The author also highlights the omission of a dedicated motor (health-saving) competence, arguing that physical development requires independent representation within the framework. To address the lack of defined personal qualities, the author proposes a matrix mapping specific traits (such as independence, initiative, and responsibility) onto the key competences. Finally, the study substantiates the need to strengthen methodological and pedagogical support for educators. Clarifying ambiguous provisions and designing targeted professional development programmes will ensure a unified professional understanding and the effective practical implementation of the standard.
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