The role of school education in the development of the country’s technological sovereignty

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The scientific article examines the concept of technological sovereignty as a strategy for the development of the national economy and politics of the Russian Federation and the search for reasons for changes in the general education system corresponding to this strategy. The author identifies a variety of concepts of technological sovereignty that form the most important state category (function) of activity, analyzes the forms of implementation of the concept of technological sovereignty in personnel training, starting from school. The purpose of this study is to study the concept of "Technological sovereignty" and the possibilities of its implementation in the process of school science education and upbringing. The authors analyze the deficits in students' knowledge of Russian scientists, scientific discoveries and modern technologies, as well as their understanding of the concept of technological sovereignty. Based on a survey of 467 8th and 10th grade students in the Tomsk Region, key gaps in student awareness were identified, including weak knowledge of Russian scientists, scientific achievements, and Megascience class facilities. The research is based on the didactic principles of historicism and scientific approach, which make it possible to integrate the history of Russian science and current scientific and technological developments into the educational process. Recommendations are offered on updating school curricula, strengthening a practice-oriented approach in teaching natural science subjects and developing a research culture among students. Special attention is paid to the role of teachers in shaping the values of technological sovereignty and the need for their additional training in this field. The article highlights the importance of systematic work to improve the scientific and technological literacy of schoolchildren as a key factor in ensuring the future technological independence of the country. The article considers the value of this concept for Russia in the context of increasing global competition and the need to ensure national security, taking into account the projection of this concept on education.

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Mikhail Aleksandrovich Chervonnyy

Tomsk State Pedagogical University

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Email: mach@tspu.ru
Tomsk, Russian Federation

Aleksey Evgenyevich Ivanitsky

Tomsk State Pedagogical University

Email: aleiv@tspu.ru
Tomsk, Russian Federation

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