High level for everyone: how the school is changing along with the country

The changes that are currently taking place in Russia are inextricably linked with the education system, because modern schoolchildren are those who will very soon build a new society. In other words, the future of our country. Thanks to the innovations that are currently taking place in the school educational environment, a sovereign education system will be built in Russia – modern, high-quality, uniting the younger generation around common guidelines. We tell you how education is changing along with the country.

Single high bar

The introduction of unified federal educational programs is the most important innovation dictated by the times. It will strengthen the country’s unified educational space and erase the boundaries between schoolchildren from the outback and from large cities. There will be no “lagging” schools – all will be the best. In addition, this innovation will save schools from desynchronization in education: if a child moves from one region to another, he will not have gaps.

All children now study according to the same standards, which were developed and approved at the federal level. Schools are no longer allowed to fall below this level. Well, to help teachers – methodological material, which they were also provided with.

The great idea implemented in such programs is a combination of traditional, time-tested approaches in education and innovative techniques. And, of course, to help teachers there are unified electronic platforms where they can get information verified by experts, advice, and auxiliary material. In other words, now every teacher does not need to look for tests, manuals, manuals, curriculum designers on teacher forums and websites. Thus, the Internet portal “Unified Content of General Education” is already used by more than 3 million teachers.

As the scientific director of the Institute for Problems of Educational Policy “Eureka” Alexander Adamsky notes, “in educational policy now everything is moving towards centralization, this is a reflection of certain public sentiments.” And here it is worth noting a very important point: the unified work programs were not just “brought down from above” – they were carefully developed, they were tested with Russian teachers, and only after that they were approved at the highest level. This was a request from modern Russian teachers, children, and parents.

Students without discrepancies

A logical continuation of the very idea of ​​a unified educational environment is the new textbooks, which will now also be the same. They allow not only to avoid discrepancies and provide children with high-quality knowledge, but also enable teachers to keep up with the times and teach in accordance with modern realities and guidelines.

Thus, the first unified state textbook on modern history for high schools has already been created. It has been prepared in accordance with the changes that have occurred in the country and in the world; it does not contain distortions of history, which, alas, could be found in some textbooks previously presented on the market. The textbook has been verified by experts and includes two fully synchronized courses – “History of Russia” and “General History”. There are more live stories and fewer dry numbers. By September 1, it was delivered to all Russian regions, including new ones.

According to the Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergei Kravtsov, state textbooks will be prepared for the remaining compulsory subjects. A complete transition to new textbooks is planned for the next five years.

Advisor – senior comrade

In schools (by the way, in colleges too) advisors to the director of education now work. What is it for? So that the child has a mentor and a good friend who will guide, advise, support and give the right guidelines in such a difficult time for the country.

“My colleagues and I give the following analogy: an educational adviser is like a senior pioneer leader,” physics teacher Yulia explained to MK. – On his shoulders lie extracurricular activities, communication with children and parents and, most importantly, raising children in the spirit of the times – patriots, versatile personalities, caring people.

“An educational adviser is like a connecting link between a teacher, a parent and a student,” Elizaveta, the class leader of one of the Yekaterinburg schools, expressed her opinion. – Now, when it is very important to preserve patriotism and moral values, and when we, teenagers, have many questions on a variety of topics, such an adviser is very necessary. In addition, I’ll tell you frankly, discipline in my generation is not always all right, and the adviser is the one who will help me personally, the headman, resolve this issue.

Everything that worries modern Russian children can now be discussed with the teacher and classmates at “Conversations about Important Things.” The range of topics is huge – from understanding the changes taking place in the country and the world, to relationships with peers, attitudes towards family and marriage. Patriotism, love for the Motherland, the history of the native land – these relevant pillars of the modern country are at the forefront of “Conversations about Important Things”.

Help with choosing a profession

If we talk about teenagers, then one of the most pressing problems for them is career guidance, because in modern Russia the “range” of professions is huge. The state understands this, which is why schools now have a unified career guidance system.

From September 1, it was introduced for all students starting from the 6th grade. During the “Russia – My Horizons” lessons, schoolchildren can get acquainted with a variety of areas, learn about promising professions and communicate with their representatives who will share their experience.

Photo: Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation