The analysis of intraschool democratic environment of the Russian schools
The subject of this research is the intraschool environment of the Russian schools, while the object is the level of its democratic nature. The article contains the analysis of democratic environment of public schools in the Luhansk People's Republic, which is reflected in the work of the school self-government. Analysis is conducted on the opinion of administration, pedagogues, psychologists, social educators, students, students’ parents, residents of the localities, public figures, etc. The research is based on the original questionnaire and interview that clarifies the answers of respondents. The author examines the educational process of formation of civic culture, impact of social disciplines and humanities upon the development of civic culture of students, ability of the schools to ensure social protection of their students etc. The conclusion is made on the low level of democratization of intraschool environment in the Luhansk People’s Republic; however, the effectiveness of school self-government aimed at formation of civic culture is evident. The author determines six factors that increase the effectiveness of school self-government: the representatives of school self-government should address the actual needs of students; work should produce certain results; cognitive abilities and moral attitudes should be mobilized; students should take responsibility for their decisions; activity should combine the joint efforts of children and adults; extracurricular activities should be discussed.