Changing the modern educational paradigm on the example of European Union and Ukraine

Abstract

The purpose of the present academic paper lies in identifying the transformational processes of the educational paradigm within European countries. The research methodology is quantitative; it is based on the method of statistical analysis of development indicators of the EU states’ education systems according to Eurostat, the World Bank 2009-2019. The results demonstrate a significant differentiation of the integration of different educational paradigms within European countries. The experience of the EU states bears evidence to the differentiation of mechanisms for financing education. In general, the following financing mechanisms predominate, namely: 1) centralized + local + local transfers (7 countries); 2) centralized in 6 countries; 3) centralized + local transfers in 5 countries; 4) local + local transfers in 5 countries. The theoretical and practical value of the research lies in considering the identified slow transformations of educational paradigms by international organizations when developing a policy for ensuring the quality of education within the EU.