EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES OF STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ CITIZENSHIP

Abstract

Based on the scientific and methodological literature analysis results, as well as the implementing relevant practice in the Chechen State Pedagogical University experience, the authors explore the possibilities that exist today for the modern universities students associations in terms of increasing the forming their civic position process effectiveness. The work shows the need to intensify activities aimed at its development in the current conditions. The meaning of the term “students’ unions” is being disclosed, their classification and the main features of functioning in a modern university is considered. The state of civic qualities formation among modern students is being studied by the authors. The most promising areas of work for their further development are being determined. With reference to Chechen State Pedagogical University it is demonstrated what role the students’ associations can play in the relevant process.