LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The article examines the role of leadership in the modernization of the educational system of Ukraine. It is proved that educational leadership as a management paradigm acquires special importance in the conditions of military aggression of the Russian Federation and will contribute to the restoration and development of the education system after the war. One of the main issues of Ukrainian education is that after the country gained independence, the system developed by inertia which lead to increased distance from the real needs of democratic development of society, state and economy. This author used qualitative methods to collect data in order to prepare list of recommendations which will allow transform from authoritarian system of teaching to modern, western orientated system where teacher is a leader not just a source of information flow. Teacher-leader has to have charisma, developed emotional intelligence, service motives to his followers. To achieve success, modern Ukrainian educational system has to be student-centered where student is not inactive object of pedagogical influence of a teacher, on opposite, he become an equal contributor in the learning course. The author discovered that students found more important competencies that are formed during the course then teacher’s professionalism and knowledge of the subject. Given recommendation prevent any intolerance or discrimination against students and create space for students to cultivate personal development that can be used in future careers. However, in order to achieve best results the educational institution must consider the recommendation as general and adapt them to their environment instead of just implementing them.