Xie F. Formation of pedagogical readiness of dance teachers for civic education of student youth in Chinese universities

The dissertation " Formation of pedagogical readiness of dance teachers for civic education of student youth in Chinese universities" scientifically substantiates theoretical foundations and experience of choreography teachers-to-be training for civic education of Chinese youth, identifies ways how to creatively use Chinese experience in the Ukrainian educational space. In particular, the essence of the civic education, its functions and principles are revealed as well as thoughts and concepts that are important for the disclosure of the topic (patriotism, patriotic education), main stages of civic education in China are highlighted, regulations on civic education in China are analyzed. Based on the study of scientific sources, generalization of the provisions of laws and regulations, analysis of reports in the field of education in China is accomplished, the place of civic education in the educational process of China is determined. It is established that civic education of young people takes place at all stages of education and occupies a leading place, as the education of loyal citizens is a strategic task of China. For the first time the theoretical bases of preparation of future teachers of choreography for civic education with youth in the People's Republic of China are investigated. Based on the comparison of the views of Ukrainian and Chinese teachers, the key concepts for the study are specified, in particular, civic education, citizenship, civic culture, civic competence of teachers, patriotic education, patriotism; forms of work that contribute to the preparation of dance teachers-to-be for the implementation of civic education of the youth of China are revealed, the content and methods of work on civic education are highlighted; further development of the system of pedagogical education in China is accomplished, the course of the historical and pedagogical process in China is outlined; recommendations on the creative use of Chinese experience in the training of choreographers-to-be for civic education of youth in the educational space of Ukraine are given.