Organization of the educational process in higher education institutions of Ukraine during the period of martial law

Abstract

The article examines the features of organizing and conducting the educational process under martial law in Ukraine. It focuses on the formation of organizational conditions for collaboration with various groups of service recipients. This includes social support for citizens who have been discharged from military service or retired, as well as their families, work with internally displaced persons, and other categories affected by the war.

The features of organizing the educational process under martial law have been identified. An analysis has been conducted, and forms and methods of distance learning have been substantiated, which include elements of electronic and modular learning for students in higher education institutions. Particular attention is paid to the development of platforms such as Moodle, Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, and others. For the rapid exchange of information, teachers and students use corporate emails, as well as platforms like Viber and WhatsApp, which contribute to the formation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in modern conditions.

The aim of the research is to analyze the features of organizing the educational process in higher education institutions, as these issues require more in-depth study during the period of martial law. In this context, distance and blended learning, as well as the combination of classroom and extracurricular activities, have become commonplace for all participants in the educational process. It is essential to ensure that nothing threatens the life and health of higher education students.

The main tasks of the research identify a number of key aspects that contribute to a deeper understanding of the organization of the learning process in higher education institutions. Structuring the content of educational material is an important element that ensures logical and sequential knowledge acquisition by students. Thanks to this structuring, the learning process becomes clearer and more organized, allowing students to systematically achieve their educational goals.

The organization of modular distance learning in higher education institutions has its peculiarities due to the introduction of martial law in Ukraine and depends on the material and technical resources, as well as the safety conditions for both teachers and students. This includes the duration of classes, breaks, the format of the educational process established by the academic council of a specific institution, as well as the academic workload.

An important aspect is the formation of individual educational trajectories for students who, for objective reasons, have missed some classes. A key task for the management of higher education institutions is to adapt the educational process to the conditions of martial law by implementing appropriate methods and tools that will help minimize traumatic experiences and negative psychological states, as well as ensure the effective realization of the learning process.

These tasks require urgent resolution. It is particularly important to develop an algorithm and sequence of actions during air alarms, as well as to consider possible Internet disruptions that students may experience during classes and the psychological state that affects their ability to actively engage in the educational process.

The conclusions of the research indicate that the organization of the educational process in higher education institutions during martial law must take into account the main trends of distance, online, and blended learning. In particular, attention should be given to: adjusting curricula based on the chosen form of learning; recording video lectures, creating presentations, and conducting online classes in video format; ensuring the mental and psychosocial health of both students and teachers; as well as learning to assess the reliability of information and respond promptly to potential threats.