LABOR EDUCATION AT SCHOOL: FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ PRACTICAL AND LIFE SKILLS

Abstract

The article explores the pedagogical importance of labor education in the modern school system as a foundation for developing students’ practical and life skills. In the context of rapidly changing technological and social environments, labor education serves as a vital link between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. It contributes to the formation of responsibility, independence, creativity, and respect for work. The study emphasizes the need to modernize traditional labor training methods through integration with digital technologies, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary approaches. The article also highlights the role of teachers in shaping students’ motivation toward manual and intellectual work, as well as the value of labor education in preparing young people for professional self-determination. By combining national traditions with innovative educational strategies, labor education can become a key tool for sustainable development and the formation of a competent, active, and responsible generation.