ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIC CURRICULUM PLANNING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN TERMS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL FACTORS

Abstract

Analysing strategic curriculum planning at institutions of higher education with regard to psychological and pedagogical factors it is important to ensure quality education and create a favourable learning environment for students. This analysis should consider various aspects that affect the learning process and student success. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to an urgent need to determine the psychological state of students, which can affect the educational process during the academic year. One of the main tasks of the institution of higher education is to provide daily psychological support and assistance to the participants of the educational process. The first level of psychological assistance and emotional support in an institution of higher education is provided by all teaching staff. In addition, students’ relatives, friends and the media are also involved in the process. It is important to remember that psychological help and emotional support are not provided separately, but through the joint work of all educational and academic staff. However, approaches to this process may vary. In any case, the important role of psychological services in the education system is growing significantly. It is aimed at conducting timely and systematic study of students’ psychophysical development, as well as understanding their motives, behavioural characteristics and activities, considering their age, intellectual level, physical condition, gender and other individual characteristics. The psychological service also helps to create conditions for achieving educational and upbringing goals in institutions of higher education, promotes the social and intellectual development of students and ensures their mental health. It provides psychological, social and pedagogical support to all participants in the educational process in accordance with the goals and objectives of the education system.