Julia Irynevych
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1755-5240
STAFFING OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN WARTIME UKRAINE: EUROPEAN INTEGRATION ASPECT
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Language: Ukrainian
Abstract. The article analyzes the staffing of preschool education institutions (PEIs) in Ukraine under wartime conditions and in the context of integration into the European Education Area. The study highlights key challenges resulting from the war, including a decline in the number of institutions, a reduction in the number of teaching staff, lower staffing levels, and a shortage of specialists such as practical psychologists and social educators. In 2024, only 11,832 PEIs remained operational in Ukraine, a decrease of 21% compared to 2022. The number of teachers fell from 138,772 to 78,870, and the overall staffing rate dropped to 92.04%. The main reasons for these changes include the destruction of infrastructure, the occupation of more than 900 PEIs in active combat zones and the conversion of some PEIs into shelters for internally displaced persons (IDPs). A particularly pressing issue is the availability of psychological support for war-affected children, with psychologists present in only 71.83% of institutions. The article also examines regional differences in staffing. Western regions, such as Volyn and Ternopil, maintain a high level of staffing, while the affected regions (Donetsk and Luhansk) have experienced an almost complete cessation of PEI activities. In the context of European integration, the study emphasizes the need to adapt teacher training standards to European requirements, to implement professional development programs, and to provide incentives for staff working in crisis conditions. The study highlights the crucial role of strategic planning in maintaining the stability and quality of the educational process even in extraordinary circumstances.
Keywords: preschool education institutions, staffing, wartime, European integration, teaching staff, psychological support.
https://doi.org/10.32987/2617-8532-2024-6-107-113
Keywords: preschool education institutions, staffing, wartime, European integration, teaching staff, psychological support.
https://doi.org/10.32987/2617-8532-2024-6-107-113
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