European Values in the Ukrainian Higher Education System: Adaptation and Implementation

Abstract

The study of key European values in the Ukrainian higher education system based on an analysis of certain aspects of their implementation and adaptation. The participants of this study are 125 teachers from different higher education institutions of Ukraine. Instruments: a questionnaire was developed and distributed via social media and e-mail, and interviews were conducted. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was used, the answers of the respondents were also processed using statistics, the average indicators and possible deviations were determined when analysing the material received. The importance of the processes of implementation and adaptation of European values in the higher education system of Ukraine is proved. The results of the study show that the vast majority of participants consider European values such as democracy, human rights, trust, tolerance, and equality important for integration into the Ukrainian higher education system. More than 50% of respondents believe that the current level of integration of European values into the curricula and pedagogical activities of higher education institutions in Ukraine is effective. However, this process carries challenges and tasks that require attention and additional efforts for further improvement. Conclusions: The implementation of European values in the Ukrainian higher education system is a complex and multifaceted process that requires careful development and gradual implementation. It is determined that the possible obstacles to the process of full adaptation of European values in higher education in Ukraine are both objective (lack of resources, bureaucratic obstacles, etc.) and subjective (socio-cultural differences and resistance of staff, low level of motivation).