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author: Serhii Horianskyi
Urgency of the research. The relevance of the research topic lies in the need for a deep understanding of the complex interactions between various agents that shape the modern landscape of IT education, including not only human actors such as teachers, students, educational administrators, and politicians but also non-human actors such as technology, educational platforms, digital resources, and infrastructure elements. The application of the actor-network theory allows us to reveal the multidimensional relationships between these agents, considering them not as isolated units but as elements of a heterogeneous network, where each actor, through their interactions, affects the formation and transformation of the educational environment.
Target setting. In today’s dynamic world, the problem of understanding how various agents, including human and non-human actors, interact and mutually influence each other, forming the dynamic landscape of IT education, is becoming an actual issue. The main problem is to identify and analyze the complex relationships between these actors in the context of the development of IT education in Ukraine. In particular, it is necessary to reveal how technology affects pedagogical practices, what new roles are emerging for teachers and students in the digital environment, what infrastructural and institutional changes are taking place, and how these processes of interaction contribute to or hinder the creation of an effective, inclusive and ethical educational environment. In the context of actor-network theory (Bruno Latour), this problem includes the analysis of network interactions, where each actor, regardless of its nature, is considered an active participant in the network, influencing its structure and dynamics.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The general principles of research on the interaction of technologies and education are developed by scientists such as L. Suchman, who in her works analyzes the interaction of a person and a computer and the social aspects of technology in education. B. Latour, one of the founders of the actor-network theory, in his works explores in detail the network interactions between various actors, including both human and non-human agents. In his research, P. Verbeek focuses on the ethical aspects of technologies and their impact on human life, particularly in the field of education. S. Jasanoff examines the relationship between science, technology and society, paying special attention to how scientific and technical innovations affect social structures and educational processes. Among the domestic researchers in this area, we can separately note V. Andrushchenko, V. Kremen, V. Bykov, V. Voronkova, O. Kyvliuk, O. Skubashevska and others. At the same time, the array of foreign and domestic sources does not fully cover the specifics of the tasks of IT education in modern conditions.
The research objective. The article’s task is to study the complex interactions between various actors influencing the development of IT education in Ukraine using the actor-network theory.
The statement of basic materials. The development of IT education in Ukraine is an important aspect of modern educational policy since the integration of information technologies into the educational process contributes to the improvement of the quality of education, provides access to the latest knowledge and technologies, and also prepares students for the challenges of the digital era. However, this process is complex and multifaceted, requiring considering both technical and philosophical, sociological, and ethical aspects. Actor-network theory, developed by Bruno Latour and his colleagues, offers an approach to analyzing social phenomena through the interaction between human and non-human actors, considering them elements of a heterogeneous network. The development of IT education in Ukraine must be carried out in compliance with the principles of ethics and inclusiveness.
Conclusions. Based on research and publications, several key examples of successful integration of IT technologies into the educational process in Ukraine can be identified. The introduction of online platforms for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and war to ensure the continuity of the educational process. Another example is the development of projects such as the educational platform “Diia. Education” and “Mriya”, MOOC “Prometheus” and others. It aims to improve digital literacy among teachers and students, improving education quality and accessibility.
Keywords: actor-network theory, IT education, Ukraine, socio-cultural context, technology ethics, digital transformation, pedagogical practices
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authors: Svitlana Korniienko
Urgency of the research. Modern globalization, within the space of which economic, political, demographic, and socio-cultural transformations intensify, is characterized by its comprehensive and all-encompassing nature, allowing one to speak of its totality. The history of humanity is understood as the history of the improvement of communication tools, which visualize signs, symbols, and images, mixing the latter (M. McLuhan), ultimately overcoming the matrix of the linear development of civilization. Modern media are a symbol of the present and a powerful driver of change, transforming objective reality and the worldview models of 21st-century human existence.
Target setting. The transformations that the modern world is experiencing are changing the configuration of relationships between communities across the Earth’s space. A new project, “Earth without Borders”, emerges, made possible by information and communication technologies. From now on, the “nature – human – society” system has been supplemented by a new component: media, which has enabled the use of the concept of the Earth’s “media space”, enhancing the understanding of the changes taking place.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The nature of media has been articulated in the works of J. Baudrillard, M. Castells, K. Kelly, M. McLuhan, S. Lesh, and others, which has allowed for the expansion of the research field based on the conceptualization of the terms “media reality” and “media space”. The contradictions of the Earth’s space compression are defined through concepts such as “electronic society” (M. McLuhan), “network society”, “digital society”, “digital human”, and others. Nature / Earth emerges as an object of manipulation in media reality (M. Serres).
The research objective. Media reality produces its own values and dimensions of human existence and the existence of the Earth, provoking new questions: firstly, the openness and closure of borders within the Earth’s space, and secondly, the situation of forming the media project of the Earth, which requires ethical justification.
The statement of basic materials. Media reality has acquired an ontological status and has become the foundation of a new cultural landscape, including the landscape of the Earth. Humans project their desires, avoiding the deeper understanding of the phenomenon of Earth, as the Earth serves as a platform for media presentations. This contemplation deepens the divide between humans and the Earth. The Earth takes on the meaning of an artificial reality, diminishing the sense of responsibility. The Earth’s space, in the context of modern technology, which creates a new dimension of existence, acquires a configuration that can no longer be accurately mapped, rendering the question of open or closed borders irrelevant. This refers to the emergence of virtual landscapes that replace the objective reality of Earth’s existence. This raises the issue of ethical attitudes toward the Earth in the context of transformational changes within media reality, which pushes Earth’s future projects into the background of an illusory world.
Conclusions. Instrumental reason has acquired a new configuration: The Earth and nature now exist to satisfy users’ needs, such as being visually captivating, reinforcing the perception of the Earth as an object of aesthetic pleasure. This displaces the sense of responsible stewardship toward the Earth, further exacerbating modern ecological problems. The Earth becomes an object of aesthetic consumption, erasing the understanding of the Earth as a living system. A gap is forming between the prevailing virtual images of the Earth and the real ecological situation, which requires deep analysis within contemporary philosophical and ethical discourse.
Keywords: human, Earth, media, media space, media reality, closed – open borders, ethics
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author: Maya Trynyak
Urgency of the research. Non-verbal communication as a culturally determined component specific to the communicative space of each linguistic culture reveals the peculiarities of national linguistic consciousness. The study of this component makes it possible to learn about nationally specific components in communication, to form the communicative behaviour necessary for effective adaptation in the intercultural space.
Target setting. In connection with the actualization of the study of paralinguistic (non-verbal) factors of communication in the second half of the twentieth century, the problem of insufficient research on the national specificity of communication, speech and behavioral stereotypes from the standpoint of the newly formed scientific fields: psycholinguistics, intercultural communication, linguistic and cultural studies, and philosophy of education has become particularly acute. As for the latter, the demand for such research is due to the need to teach the younger generation the norms of adequate communicative behavior in a globalized world with virtually unlimited potential for international contacts and, at the same time, the lack of educational materials that would reflect examples of the application of cultural, situational and individual norms of communication.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The research problem has led to the choice for analysis of the works of such foreign researchers as: E. Hall, R. Birdwistell, H. Brinkman, M. Remland, M. Juice, P. Ekman, etc.
The research objective. The primary task of the study is to conceptualise the phenomenon of non-verbal communication, in particular, in the aspect of spatial orientation (proxemics), as an adaptation factor in the process of intercultural interaction.
The statement of basic materials. Intercultural communication, as a scientific and applied discipline, deals with the following questions: how to understand the alien (other), communicate adequately with the Other, correctly interpret authentic cultural signs, and adapt to the conditions of interaction with representatives of other cultures? The ability to adapt is one of the components of an individual's intercultural competence. It is understood as a set of social skills and abilities that help a person successfully communicate with partners from other cultures, both at the domestic and professional levels. According to E. Hall's communicative model of culture, the ability to adapt in intercultural space is mediated by the main parameters or primary information systems, among which the researcher pays considerable attention to the category of space. According to Hall's concept, at least four aspects of people's use of space can be identified, and this use varies depending on the culture: personal space; spatial orientation; interpersonal distance; and space organisation. In works related to this issue, empirical data have identified certain factors that facilitate or complicate the process of adaptation. The following character traits facilitate adaptation to new cultural conditions: tolerance to ambiguous intercultural situations, openness, extroversion, empathy, curiosity, self-criticism. Character traits that have a negative impact on adaptation are rigidity of character, lack of independence, and obedience to authority. Research results show that the easier and more successful a person goes through the acculturation stage, the better their achievements in the professional sphere.
Conclusions. The ability to interact effectively with representatives of other cultures is a crucial condition for the success of a modern person's professional and social activities. And while the codification system in such communication is quite transparent at the verbal level and requires only knowledge of a particular language, the perception and understanding of non-verbal signals is a complex and multidirectional process. It is the ability to correctly interpret the paralinguistic signals of others that determines the outcome of communication in the case of a “meeting of cultures”. By improving education and intensifying research in this area, it is possible to achieve mutual understanding between peoples in the context of an open global cultural and educational space.
Keywords: nonverbal communication, proxemics, adaptation, intercultural space
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author: Svitlana Pustovit
Urgency of the research. The medical reform that is being implemented in Ukraine and the experience of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic have actualised the review of patient's rights and obligations scope in the field of medical provision, the urgency of a new patient subjectivity forming, and the development of modern health concepts in a globalised and medicalised society. In this context, it is important to further study of philosophical, methodological, and sociological approaches for understanding of health and illness through the prism of interpersonal space and various social relations, which are the basis of the patient social subjectivity.
Target setting. The social subjectivity of the patient, his active participation in social relations in order to preserve and strengthen his health, is one of the important criteria for the success of medical services in a single medical space. Patient-centered medicine, providing patients with medical care that meets individual needs and values, are based on preserving the patient social subjectivity in making decisions related to his health. The contradiction between social and individual good in healthcare can be significantly weakened/removed by a new understanding of patient social subjectivity, who shapes his/her health as a certain interpersonal space, life world. Social practices influence ethical and legal, normative structures, create a new environment for individual activity. It is through the expansion of social relations, through the acquisition of common everyday experience it is possible to implement and affirm modern holistic ideas about health as both an individual and a social value.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The historicaland philosophical, bioethical and valeological foundations of medicine are considered in the works of G. L. Apanasenko, R. M. Veatch, G. Canguilhem, T. Kielanowski, V. L. Kulinichenko, М. Lalond, S. V. Pustovit & L. A. Paliei, H. Sigerist, I. Mortimer, A. A. Shevchenko & A. D. Sokolov, M. Fuko, J. Halasz and others. The mechanisms of interpersonal space formation, social relations and subjectivity are highlighted in the sociological studies of G. Boomer, I. Hoffman, N. Elias, A. D. Collins, J. Mead, J. Turner, P. Stompka, A. Schütz & T. Luckmann. The works of G. L. Apanasenko, K. Bursa, K. Holstein, J. Engel, B. Jolstad, V. L. Kulinichenko, A. Maslow, A. Meneghetti, O. P. Mintser & A. M. Novak, H. Allport, L. Nordenfelt, S. V. Pustovit, V. R. Potter, K. Rogers, H. Sigerist, F. Svenaus, E. Fromm, B. Hoffman, and others are devoted to analysis and justification of different approaches to the health phenomenon and theoretical models of health.
The research objective. To investigate the regularities of the patient's social subjectivity development in the process of the scientific medicine formation and on the example of modern health models.
The statement of basic materials. The historical-philosophical, philosophical-methodological and sociological aspects of interpersonal relations of patient as a social subject in the process of receiving medical services are considered. An analysis of modern concepts of health in terms patient's social subjectivity, different types and forms of relations between the patient and other social subjects is carried out.
Conclusions. The philosophical and sociological aspects of patient subjectivity in different health models are analyzed. The historical-philosophical, philosophical-methodological and sociological analysis of modern health models: biomedical, biopsychosocial, psychosomatic, adaptive, bioethical, valeological, etc. is conducted from the point of view of interpersonal space, various types and forms of relationships between patient and other social subjects. It was demonstrated that sociological measurements of medicine and patient social subjectivity are updated in the 20th century. It was concluded that the development of patient social subjectivity contributes the enrichment of his social and psychophysical experience, the increasing his knowledge about the nature of illness and health. The patient's ability to actualize his external and internal potential, actively build social relations and use interpersonal relations contributes the resolution of contradictions between social and individual benefits and the formation of a single medical space. It was found that the introduction of psychosomatic, adaptive, bioethical, valeological health model, model of health as a life world into practice affects the expansion of patient social subjectivity and interpersonal space, structured by ethical principles of personal autonomy and dignity, integrity, beneficence, avoidance of harm, vulnerability, justice, responsibility, solidarity, tolerance, etc.
Key words: patient social subjectivity, social relations, interpersonal space, provision of medical services, health models, ethical principles
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authors: Lesya Panchenko, Nataliia Radionova
Urgency of the research. The information world is a dynamic combination of information, communication, and digital technologies, mastery of which requires new “actions”. The algorithm and selection of meanings are determined by philosophical communication, which synthetically combines verbal and non-verbal communication.
Target setting. Philosophical communication sets worldview guidelines, performing therapeutic and educational functions. Turning to the functional potential of philosophical communication is especially important when defining and preserving national meanings in the context of modern tasks of national-patriotic education in Ukraine.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. Practical representations of non-verbal communication in the cultural and educational space are developed in the works of T. Kosmeda, T. Osipova, and V. Slipetska. Philosophical communication at the theoretical level was considered in foreign and domestic studies by K.-O. Apel, Y. Habermas, V. Goesle, A. Yermolenko, L. Sytnychenko and K. Jaspers.
The research objective. The objective is to identify the functional range of philosophical communication, considering the possibility of its retransmission by means of verbal and non-verbal communication of national meanings in socio-cultural syntheses.
The statement of basic materials. The historical factuality and semantics of the politically and administratively organized “great imperial culture”, which marked the political boundaries of the unified socio-cultural space of Tsarist Russia, paradoxically triggered a patriotic response within the historical memory structures of the Ukrainian people. Philosophical communication played a significant role in the spiritual awakening of the Ukrainian nation. The specificity of contemporary communicative processes in everyday life was shaped by the ethnic, national, and confessional diversity of the local population, along with the imposition of educational and cultural meanings from the Enlightenment. The translation of national meanings into socio-cultural syntagms, including innovations such as civic centers, local theater, and journalism brought about by the “Book World”, was achieved through philosophical communication using verbal and non-verbal means.
Conclusions. In times of existential challenges and threats to the existence of the national state, philosophical communication generates transhistorical meanings of national-patriotic education. The local experience of preserving national identity and fighting for freedom, acquired under strict control by the Tsarist government in the Slobozhan region in the 19th century, is reflected in the identities of modern Ukrainians.
Keywords: Education, culture, creativity, verbal and non-verbal communication, political and cultural boundaries, identity, patriotism
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