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.
The features of the modern system of choreography teacher training in China are
analyzed; it is established that the formation of future specialists in this field takes place
both in specialized leading institutions of the country (Beijing Academy of Dance) and
on the basis of departments of Chinese universities. At the same time, in all higher
education institutions, civic education is a necessary and important part of the training
of choreographers-to-be. The content and methods of civic education of Chinese
students are generalized. It is found that civic education takes place at both the
institutional and practical levels. At the institutional level, education content planning
and civic education priorities are elaborated. The content of civic education includes
such topics as the importance of the socialist system of the state, business theory, the
theory of civil rights and approaches to the organization of education. The formation of
moral consciousness and patriotism is also considered as one of the main tasks in civic
education. The practical level of citizen formation is aimed at showing young people
how to behave in a particular situation.
There are two trends in the civic education of Chinese students: understanding
that China is part of world culture and maintaining respect for other cultures. Given the
fact that China is now part of a global society in which individualization is very
important, it is necessary to strengthen the institution of trust and respect for the rights
and responsibilities of participants and include these elements in cultural education to
develop students' spiritual potential and health.
The most important goals of civic education of Chinese youth are respect for
humanity values, the spirit of progress and innovation, the ability to work in a team;
formation of scientific worldview; promoting the development of active citizenship and
practical opportunities to raise the country to another qualitatively new level;
encouragement to take appropriate action, as civic education must go far beyond the
classroom and be implemented in everyday life.
The methods according to which civic education in Chinese higher education is
carried out are revealed: methods that form humanistic consciousness; methods that
form a human attitude; methods that encourage human treatment of other people;
methods based on a personal-role approach to the organization of the educational
process.
In the course of the research it is established that the training of choreographersto-be for civic education take place both during classes (lectures, practical and seminar
classes) and extracurricular activities (various types of student practice, participation in
volunteer groups, military training, educational talks, participation in conferences,
round tables and seminars, participation in various public events). During the classes
civic education of choreography teachers-to-be themselves take place; during
extracurricular activities students learn how to conduct activities on this topic.
Based on the analysis of official websites and work programs of leading
institutions of higher choreographic education, it can be stated that mostly civic
education isintegrated into the study of such disciplines as "Military Affairs", "Political
Science", "Theory of Marxism-Leninism", "Ideas of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping",
"Course of ideology and morality", "Law", "Fundamentals of Pedagogy and
Psychology (age-specific and general)", "Fundamentals of Pedagogical Skills". The
teaching of these disciplines is aimed not only to equip students with the necessary
knowledge, skills and abilities, but also to form real citizens of their country, who in
their turn will educate their students in the same spirit.
