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The influence of international experience on the development of the vocational education system in Ukraine

Oksana Mkrtichian, Nataliia Rzhevska
Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 1, 2025 Pages 46–56
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13.11.2024
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20.02.2025
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21.03.2025
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Abstract

This study aimed to examine and analyse the key factors influencing the modernisation of vocational education in Ukraine to enhance its alignment with contemporary labour market demands. The research focused on the impact of international experience on the development of Ukraine’s vocational education system. The methodology employed a systemic approach, enabling an examination of the vocational education system within the context of global trends. This approach facilitated the identification of links between international educational practices and transformations within Ukraine’s vocational education system. Adopting global practices and models represents a crucial step in reforming the country’s education system, contributing to improving specialist training quality and competitiveness in the global labour market. The study explored examples of the successful integration of international teaching approaches, the adaptation of professional standards, and the implementation of advanced technologies in the educational process. Attention was given to the analysis of European countries’ experience, where vocational education is based on the principles of the dual training system, as well as the use of distance learning technologies in response to contemporary global challenges. The key findings indicated that the implementation of international approaches significantly enhances the level of vocational training and students’ adaptability to the conditions of the modern labour market. The study also identified certain challenges and limitations, including cultural and socio-economic differences that may affect the effectiveness of integrating foreign experience into Ukraine’s education system. A crucial aspect is the need to adapt international models to national conditions, requiring close cooperation between government bodies, educational institutions, and businesses. The main findings highlight the importance of systematically studying and adapting international experience to ensure the sustainable development of Ukraine’s vocational education system 

Keywords

innovative educational models; education reform; vocational education students; innovative technologies; educational trends

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Suggested citation

Mkrtichian, O., & Rzhevska, N. (2025). The influence of international experience on the development of the vocational education system in Ukraine. Professional Education: Methodology, Theory and Technologies, 11(1), 46-56. https://doi.org/10.69587/pemtt/1.2025.46