HUMANITARIAN EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: KEY DIRECTIONS

Abstract

The article investigates the key directions for the development of humanitarian education in higher education institutions in Ukraine, emphasizing the modernization of educational processes and integration into the European educational space. It highlights the increasing significance of humanitarian disciplines in shaping students’ critical thinking, intercultural communication, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility. The study analyzes current trends such as the integration of interdisciplinary approaches, the combination of traditional teaching methods with innovative educational technologies, and the importance of enhancing educators’ reflective practices and adaptability to modern educational challenges. The main problem is the lack of practical orientation of humanitarian educational programs. The author proposes solutions such as introducing practice-based learning models, facilitating student internships, organizing workshops and academic conferences to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.