EMBROIDERY AS A MEANS OF FORMING NATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND IDENTITY IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

The article characterizes the concepts of «national solidarity» and «national identity», highlights education as a space for the formation of national identity and solidarity, proves that embroidery is a marker of national identity; reveals the peculiarities of implementing national-patriotic education in modern Ukrainian primary schools; identifies markers of national identity and solidarity. The author's goal is to analyze the role of the vyshyvanka as a marker of national identity and solidarity in the educational space, reveal its potential in fostering patriotism and self-awareness among students, and outline practical ways to introduce traditional symbols into the modern educational process in primary schools. Analyzing the modern education system in Ukraine, the author emphasizes that education traditionally performs not only an educational but also an important upbringing function. The formation of national identity and solidarity is one of the priorities of state educational policy, as enshrined in the Concept of the New Ukrainian School, the Strategy for National-Patriotic Education, and several educational programs. One of the effective tools in this process is the use of elements of intangible cultural heritage, in particular, embroidery. In fact, the article considers the vyshyvanka as a cultural symbol and marker of national identity and solidarity in the context of the modern educational process. The author analyzes its potential in shaping patriotic values, national identity, and solidarity among younger schoolchildren. It has been established that the vyshyvanka is a visual code of Ukrainian national identity, combining historical memory, spirituality, and regional identity. Its ornaments and colors not only decorate clothing but also reflect the values, beliefs, and collective experience of the people, passed down from generation to generation. In modern society, the embroidered shirt performs not only an aesthetic but also an identification function – as a symbol of belonging to Ukrainian culture and supporting its continuity. Examples of the integration of embroidered shirt symbolism into the content of teaching and education in primary schools in Ukraine are given. The article substantiates the feasibility of a systematic approach to the use of national symbols in education as a means of developing a well-rounded personality. The article contains prospects for further study of the topic of forming national identity and solidarity in the educational process of modern primary schools.