THE CONCEPT OF HISTORICAL ENLIGHTENMENT OF SCHOOLCHILDREN AS A FOUNDATION FOR CREATION OF THE HIGHER TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM “PRIMARY EDUCATION AND HISTORY”

The article reflects the academic results of the first-year students of Moscow Pedagogical State University mastering the new program of basic higher education “Primary Education and History” within the implementation of the experimental project of transformation of higher education. The main features of the experimental educational program, presented in the provided academic disciplines, are defined: consideration of historical enlightenment and spiritual and moral education - the scientific basis for historical knowledge, mastering traditional Russian values, digital educational environment, two academic qualifications, etc. The set of basic competences for the group “Education and pedagogical sciences” is defined, the main professional competences of basic higher education are considered. The analysis of the academic performance of first-year students at the end of the second term is carried out. The causes of academic difficulties are determined and the future tasks of the implementation of the experimental program of basic higher education “Primary Education and History” are outlined.