Definitional analysis of the phenomenon of «facilitation»

Abstract

The relevance of the article is due to the European integration vector of development of modern society, Ukraine’s acquisition of the status of a candidate for accession to the European Union, as well as the challenges associated with a full-scale war and the introduction of martial law, which have objectively changed the emphasis of modern higher education in the direction of training specialists, in particular, social workers, as facilitators who ensure the adaptation and rehabilitation of various segments of the population of Ukraine. The article analyses the basic phenomenon of the study, which is the concept of «facilitation». The essence and logic of the definition analysis as a logical operation aimed at revealing the essential features of the concept of «facilitation» are considered. The essential features and properties of the phenomenon of facilitation are clarified, which are: focus on personal development; truthfulness, openness, sincerity, congruence in attitude towards the student, his/her acceptance and trust, empathic understanding; unobtrusive assistance to a group or an individual; mutual influence aimed at activating mental processes, improving well-being; stimulating the development of people’s consciousness, independence, freedom of choice; focus on creating humanistic relationships with children aimed at supporting the personal growth of the student; development of facilitation skills that contribute to the creation of a facilitative environment; interaction based on humanism, tolerance and poly-subjectivity; focus on increasing the productivity of the subject through the actualization of his/her consciousness; ensuring the effectiveness of the organization of group activities; openness of the teacher’s position; facilitating interaction within the group, non-directive style of management based on the self-organization of the managed system; orientation of the educational process towards the formation of a favourable social and psychological climate and partnership in a higher education institution.