Formation of universal learning activities of younger schoolchildren as a pedagogical problem

Formation of universal learning activities in the system of elementary education as a pedagogical problem is considered. The bases of “universal learning activities” notion are revealed. The research highlights significantly the studies of Russian scientists in the field of systemic and personal approach to formation of universal learning activities. The basic approaches to the formation of universal learning activities are analyzed, necessity of the formation of universal learning activities of younger schoolchildren is revealed and proved. Basic principles of personal, regulative and communicative universal learning activities are examined, and peculiarities of the development are examined as well. Possible ways of development and formation of universal learning activities by the means of learning collaboration are determined. Basic complementary provisions of the formation of universal learning activities are also analyzed. The stages of the formation of universal learning activities of younger schoolchildren are revealed, realization of the carried out process is proved from the point of view of practicability of the suggested system. Researches on new formations of elementary-school age pupils are considered. The special attention is paid to the universal learning activities. The peculiar features of the new formations of that age are emphasized and described. A characteristic of basic new formations of elementary-school age has the significant role in the research. Basic approaches for examining issues of the formation of universal learning activities of younger schoolchildren are studied and proved, the following blocks of universal learning activities are identified: personal, regulative, communicative. It is proved that establishment and formation of universal learning activities are contributed by the educational activity of elementary school pupils. The personal development of a younger schoolchild is considered from its very first stages. The role of the formation of a younger schoolchild’s skill “to learn” is proved. Different views on the process of the formation of universal learning activities of schoolchildren of younger school age are discussed. The carried out research is of interest for specialists in the field of pedagogy and psychology of elementary education system.

universal learning activities, systemic and personal approach, personal block of universal learning activities, regulative block of universal learning activities, communicative block of universal learning activities, elementary education, learning collaboration, new formations of elementary-school age pupils, motivation, reflection, formation