ʺSpiritual and moral education of preschool children in the cultural and educational space of a modern preschool education institutionʺ

Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of the problem of spiritual and moral education of the
individual starting from the period of preschool childhood. The authors draw attention to the concept of
"spirituality" as one of the leading components of personality. It was determined that the modern system of
educating preschool children should be based on fundamental guidelines and spiritual and moral values,
which include moral, national, civic, family and other values. Based on the study of philosophical and
psychological-pedagogical sources, as well as regulatory documents, it has been proven that the problem of
raising a highly moral and value-oriented personality is urgent. Based on modern scientific research and
methodical psychological and pedagogical literature, the authors note that preschool age is a period when the
foundation of personal development is laid, in particular, the formation of the spiritual sphere. In order to
increase the level of spiritual upbringing of an individual, it is important to create a suitable space in preschool education institutions. The article reveals the importance of creating a safe and updated cultural
and educational space of a modern preschool education institution to ensure positive dynamics of the level of
spiritual and moral education of preschool children that meets today's requirements. It is noted that the
cultural and educational space of the preschool education institution is formed not only with the help of
traditional and already quite familiar means, but also with the help of distance learning means. After all, in
today's conditions, the formation of digital literacy and media product consumption skills is gaining
importance. Attention is drawn to the fact that the content of the cultural and educational space of a modern
preschool education institution should be filled with opportunities for the formation of a number of
competencies defined by the Basic component of preschool education. Raising a child takes place during
separate types of activities, which in their unity contribute to the achievement of the harmony of the
educational process. It was determined that in various forms of work there should be a purposeful increase in
the level of spiritual and moral upbringing of the preschooler's personality.