PRACTICAL METHODS OF DEVELOPING GLOBAL COMPETENCE IN UKRAINIAN STUDENTS

The article examines the importance of integrating global competence into higher education and presents interactive teaching methods that foster its development.Global competence involves a combination of cognitive, emotional, and civic skills that enable individuals to engage effectively with global and intercultural issues.In light of global trends and Ukraine's educational goals, cultivating this competence has become a critical priority.The article analyzes various interactive pedagogical strategies -such as structured debates, dynamic discussions, Story Circles, the Development Compass Rose, the Chapati method, the Why-Why-Why chain, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and the Future Workshop Method -as effective tools for engaging students in reflective, collaborative, and actionoriented learning.Drawing on international experience, it highlights how these methods build students' capacity for critical thinking, empathy, cultural awareness, and responsible citizenship.Each method is examined for its pedagogical value and practical application, with suggestions for adaptation to the Ukrainian higher education context.Each method is designed to be easily introduced in the existing curriculum, either discussing the world news or making predictions about the future based on current global issues.An important role in the development of intercultural competence, as one of the key components of global competence, and in overcoming cultural stereotypes is played by the use of the Story Circles method.The article emphasizes the importance of student engagement, real-world relevance, and intercultural dialogue in learning environments.It also outlines directions for future research, including the need for empirical validation and exploration of digital innovations to enhance global competence education.