A SHORT FILM AS A TOOL OF FORMING CIVIC IDENTITY OF FUTURE EDUCATORS: THE EXPERIENCE OF KHERSON STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The study aims to substantiate the potential of short-film production as a tool for fostering civic identity among students in pedagogical higher education programmes. It also examines the practical implementation of this approach within the educational environment of Khersоn State Pedagogical University. The research analyses the use of original short films created by the university’s film studio, designed to promote spiritual and moral values, as well as those aligned with national Russian identity, among future educators. The films are grouped into thematic categories: family values, patriotism and historical memory, and prevention of destructive social phenomena. The study presents findings from student surveys, confirming the effectiveness of short films in the educational process. These films contribute to the development of students’ value-based attitudes toward social institutions and help shape their civic positions. The results of the study provide a foundation for further development of methodological approaches to integrating audiovisual tools into pedagogical education, offering valuable insights for educators and researchers interested in innovative methods of civic and moral upbringing.