The article deals with the creation of an educational STEM-environment of an educational institution. The definition of the concept of such an educational phenomenon as the STEM-environment of the institution is substantiated. The most important structural components of the STEM-environment of the educational institution and the main tasks of its functioning are identified. The interpretation of the concept of an educational STEM-environment of an educational institution is proposed as the combination of intellectual and material conditions for the implementation of researches, technologies, engineering, integrated knowledge that ensure self-development of a free and active person, realization of the child’s creative potential. The idea that the child's personality is the most important element of the STEM-educational environment which is the complex and open system that is constantly self-developing is outlined.
The article attempts to define the concepts: “STEM-project” and “project with elements of STEM”. It is proposed to interpret the concept of “project with elements of STEM” as a set of practical forms and methods that effectively form the key competencies needed by each person for successful life, personality development, motivation to learn, creative thinking, research skills, ability to self-study through implementation competence approach during the implementation of STEM-projects. The necessity of implementation of project-research activity with STEM elements is substantiated not only at mastering of subjects of a natural-mathematical cycle, but also at mastering of all school courses that is quite real considering high level of integration of knowledge and skills of pupils in modern conditions. The introduction of STEM-projects in educational institutions determines the self-determination of young people, the effective solution of problems and tasks of career guidance work. The project activity is one of the most promising components of the educational process, which creates conditions for creative self-development and self-realization of students, forms all the necessary life competencies: multicultural, speech, information, political and social. The independent search for knowledge, their systematization, the ability to navigate in the information space, see the problem and make decisions is through the method of projects — effective learning technology. The relevance of the article is due to the need to expand the scientific and conceptual apparatus of STEM-education, providing practical advice on the implementation of forms, methods and techniques of STEM training in the general educational process.
The article considers the results of the research “The state of development STEM-education in Ukraine”, which was conducted by the Department of STEM-education of Institute of education content modernization. The study was conducted by questionnaire. The toolkit is Google Forms, for all groups of respondents: regional coordinators, methodologists of city/district methodological centers, heads of secondary education institutions, teachers of subjects: computer science, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, technology. The number of respondents is 2,988. The questionnaires contained different types and content of questions, the analysis of the answers to which allows us to draw conclusions about the state of development of STEM education in Ukraine. The process of developing the field of STEM-education is in the following main areas: creating a legal framework, methodological and scientific-methodological basis, conducting research on the content and results of the process, acquainting teachers with the best examples of foreign and domestic innovation experience, training, support and support STEMteachers, etc. Research of the content, processes and results of STEM-education provides prompt receipt of information that reflects the changing pedagogical reality, helps to introduce innovation into the practice of the educational process, allows to draw conclusions and adjust educational activities at a certain stage. Thanks to the generalized results of research we have the opportunity to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and sometimes improve the theoretical foundations of the field of STEM education.
The purpose of the article is to define the concepts of «prostitution», «commercial sex» and outline the issue of the involvement of teenagers in commercial sex as a social problem. Research methods involve the use of general scientific and empirical methods of socio-pedagogical and social science based on a systemic approach. In addition, general research methods such as generalization and comparison were used in the process of work. The factors through which teenagers can be involved in commercial sex are characterized. It was determined that adolescent prostitution (exploitation of adolescents in prostitution) is a form of commercial sexual exploitation of adolescents, which violates their fundamental rights to life, freedom, sexual integrity, and others. The consequences of teenagers' involvement in commercial sex are characterized. The results of sociological studies on the prevalence of commercial sexual relations among adolescents are analyzed and presented. It is noted that the phenomenon of teenagers engaging in commercial sex has negative interrelated social, psychological, medical and legal consequences. Features of teenagers' involvement in commercial sex are outlined. It has been proven that the destruction of intersex relations is a significant problem of attracting teenagers to commercial sex. It is noted that with the development of technology, a new form of commercial sexual exploitation of children has appeared − commercial cybersex or exchange of photos and video clips, erotic conversations in exchange for money or other incentives. It was determined that minors involved in commercial sex do not want to get an education, a profession, or improve their personal development. The reasons for attracting teenagers to commercial sex are summarized. It was determined that the sexual exploitation of children poses a significant threat to society, and international and national legislation is obliged to protect them from all forms of sexual violence and depravity.
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