Contemporary educational paradigms in shaping students' value orientations

Authors

Nataliia Sidash Pervomaisk Educational and Scientific Institute of Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4569-4611

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34142/2709-7986.2026.31.1.12

Keywords:

digital ethics, experiential learning, global competence, humanistic education, social responsibility, student engagement, sustainability literacy

Abstract

Purpose. This study aims to conceptualize and systematize contemporary educational paradigms that contribute to the formation of value orientations among university students. It addresses the need to integrate humanistic, ethical, and sustainability-oriented competencies into higher education in the context of globalization, digital transformation, and socio-political instability in Ukraine. The research bridges global approaches such as Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Global Citizenship Education (GCED), and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) with their adaptation in Ukrainian higher education.

Methodology. The study employs a theoretical and conceptual design based on analysis, synthesis, comparison, and systematization of scholarly literature (2022–2026). Interdisciplinary sources from pedagogy, psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies were selected according to relevance and academic rigor. The methodology integrates analytical-interpretative, comparative, systemic-structural, and hermeneutic approaches. No empirical data or statistical procedures were used; validity was ensured through theoretical triangulation.

Results. Higher education shows a shift toward value-oriented paradigms integrating sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. SEL, GCED, and ESD enhance empathy, resilience, and civic engagement. Student-centered and experiential learning strengthen motivation and value internalization, while digital technologies support ethical behavior and self-regulation. However, gaps remain between declared values and actual behavior, along with challenges in implementation, teacher preparedness, and assessment.

Conclusions. Value orientations are a core component of student development and educational effectiveness. Integrating SEL, GCED, and ESD into a unified framework strengthens value-based education. Universities should adopt systemic strategies to embed ethical and sustainability values into curricula. Future research should focus on longitudinal and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Author Biography

Nataliia Sidash, Pervomaisk Educational and Scientific Institute of Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University, Ukraine

Ph.D. in Pedagogy, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting and Taxation, Pervomaisk Educational and Scientific Institute of Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University, Pervomaisk, Ukraine.

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2026-04-15

How to Cite

Sidash, N. (2026). Contemporary educational paradigms in shaping students’ value orientations. Educational Challenges, 31(1), 166–178. https://doi.org/10.34142/2709-7986.2026.31.1.12