Multicultural approach in the development of patriotic values of students

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of the development of patriotic values of students in the context of a multicultural approach. The relevance of the research is due to the need to find effective strategies for patriotic education in the context of the cultural diversity of modern society. The purpose of the work is to theoretically substantiate and empirically verify the potential of a multicultural approach in the formation of students' patriotism. Tasks include: analysis of the conceptual foundations of multiculturalism; development of a model of patriotic education based on the principles of cultural pluralism; experimental approbation of the proposed model. The research methodology is complex, combining theoretical analysis, modeling, pedagogical experiment, questionnaires, testing, focus groups, and content analysis of essays. The empirical base consisted of 250 students from three universities in Moscow. The results showed that the application of a multicultural approach contributes to: 1) the growth of ethno-cultural competence of students; 2) the internalization of national patriotic values; 3) the harmonization of ethnic and all-Russian identity; 4) the increase in social activity of young people. The theoretical significance of the work lies in the conceptualization of the principles of patriotic education in a multicultural context. The practical value is associated with the possibility of introducing a proven model into the educational process. The prospects of the study suggest cross-cultural verification of the results obtained.