Training Future Primary School Teachers for Purposes of the New Ukrainian School in the Postmodern Era

Abstract

The crisis of the outdated education system in Ukraine has led to radical changes at all levels. The New Ukrainian School reform introduced by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine was one of such vital changes in 2016. It relies on critical theories of the postmodern philosophy of education. Tolerance and respect for differences, rejection of stereotypes and childcenteredness; transformation of teacher’s authority and roles; individualization of the educational process are the main ideas. It is important that the New Ukrainian School reform has been launched in primary school as a fundamental part of the whole education system. In this regard, it is crucial to train primary school teachers of the new generation who will be able to implement the ideas of the New Ukrainian School. Consequently, it is extremely essential to update the system of corresponding training in higher education institutions in Ukraine. Therefore, the article aims to justify how future primary school teachers are trained for purposes of the New Ukrainian School in the postmodern era.