Abstract
The research is devoted to considering the peculiarities of the formation of students’ key competencies in grades 5–7 by applying contextual analysis of modern literature. For the theoretical analysis of the research topic, an analysis of scientific publications on this issue was carried out. The study was carried out using both general scientific and empirical research methods, which allowed us to identify key results on the impact of contextual analysis of literature on the development of key competencies of students in grades 5–7. The approaches in Ukrainian educational policy to the formation of students’ competencies of grades 5–7 through their study of literature in the lessons of Ukrainian literature and foreign literature have been determined. The academic paper presents the results of an empirical study based on the identification of the specifics of forming key competencies of students in grades 5–7 using the method of contextual analysis of contemporary literature. Students completed problem-solving tasks and a questionnaire as part of the research. The study’s findings demonstrated that students who received training utilizing the contextual method outscored those who did not get this type of training. In addition, students demonstrated such qualities as a high level of critical thinking, developed communication skills, the ability to evaluate information critically, the ability to use a creative approach to processing educational material, and the ability to read.
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