IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLYTECHNICAL ASPECT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTENT IN THE CONTEXT OF PHYSICS CLASSROOMS IN GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN UKRAINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY DECADE

Abstract

The article examines the implementation of the polytechnical aspect of physics education with interdisciplinary content in general secondary education institutions of Ukraine at the beginning of the 21st century.
The study aims to analyse how the integration of polytechnical knowledge within physics teaching contributes to the development of students’ engineering thinking and technical skills in the context of educational modernization.
It is substantiated that improving the quality of school physics education requires the creation of a technologically advanced learning environment, particularly through the modernization of physics classrooms as a basis for polytechnical education and career guidance.
The article highlights the interdisciplinary nature of polytechnical knowledge and demonstrates that its integration into physics teaching enhances students’ motivation, supports practical orientation of learning, and strengthens connections between theoretical knowledge and real-world technological applications.
Based on the analysis of pedagogical experience and survey data from physics teachers, it is shown that experimental activities significantly increase students’ interest in studying physical phenomena, while interdisciplinary integration serves as an effective tool for modernizing science education.
The study identifies key components of polytechnical education in the physics classroom, including demonstration experiments with technological applications, laboratory work incorporating design elements, and extracurricular activities such as modelling and robotics.
It is concluded that the implementation of the polytechnical approach creates favourable conditions for students’ self-determination, professional orientation, and the development of technical competencies relevant to contemporary technological society.
The article emphasizes that the accumulated experience of polytechnical education requires further theoretical reflection and practical adaptation in line with current educational reforms, digitalization processes, and STEM-oriented learning environments.

Received: February 12, 2026
Accepted: March 06, 2026
Published: May 28, 2026