From knowledge to competencies: modernizing the content of Ukrainian language teaching in grades 7–9

- Новосьолова, Валентина Іванівна (orcid.org/0000-0003-2987-7888) (2026) From knowledge to competencies: modernizing the content of Ukrainian language teaching in grades 7–9 Проблеми сучасного підручника (36). pp. 55-70. ISSN 2411-1309

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Abstract

The problem of modernising the content of Ukrainian language teaching for students in grades 7–9 in general secondary education institutions is actualised in view of the development and implementation of contemporary educational standards aimed at achieving a qualitatively new level of educational development. The competence-based principles underlying the transformation of educational content, as set out in the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education, are revealed; the rationale for the transition from a knowledge-based to a competence-based educational paradigm in the context of updating the content of education is substantiated. Scientific works on the specified issue are analysed. Based on a generalisation of scholarly methodological developments in the theory of educational content, it is established that the structuring of educational content is determined by the competence potential of educational branches and is primarily oriented towards the development of key competences of learners. The content of the language and literature educational branch of the New Ukrainian School is aimed at developing a competent speaker and reader and is grounded in four groups of mandatory learning outcomes defined by the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education. The purpose of the article is formulated and its research tasks are outlined. The research methods are characterised. The ways of implementing the content of education at the subject-based stage (grades 7–9) of basic secondary education are described, with particular regard to the groups of mandatory learning outcomes of the language and literature educational branch (oral interaction, working with text, written interaction, and speech research). Theoretical principles are combined with practical tools; types of learning activities are proposed and examples of competence-oriented tasks are provided, directly aimed at the formation of mandatory learning outcomes within each of the four groups. The role of the language teacher as an organiser of pedagogical interaction is emphasised. It is noted that the didactic effectiveness of implementing the content of all four groups of outcomes of the language and literature educational branch depends on the teacher's thorough preparation and coordination of students' learning activities during the lesson. Any studied language unit or grammatical rule that is not designed for application in communicative interaction loses its significance. Prospects for further research are outlined.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	general secondary education; transformation of educational content; key competences; Ukrainian language lessons; students of grades 7–9
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education > 37.02 General questions of didactics and method Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education > 37.09 Organization of instruction Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 373 Kinds of school providing general education Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 8 Language. Linguistics. Literature > 81 Linguistics and languages
Divisions:	Institute of Pedagogics > Department of Teaching Ukrainian Language and Literature
Depositing User:	ст. н. с. Валентина Іванівна Новосьолова
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2026 09:21
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2026 09:21
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/749302

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