Keyword: «tolerance»

The paper presents the formation problem of the concept «tolerance». The author states the opinions’ change on the concept during Antiquity, Middle ages, Renaissance, New age, XIX, XX, XXI centuries. The tolerance sense went from patience to current views. These changes are described in connection and depending on pedagogical thought development during each period.

The article considers the theoretical foundations and practice of realization of communicative-activity approach when working with children with disabilities in socio-cultural activities.

The article deals with the theoretical bases of education of tolerance of children with special educational needs. The essential characteristics of the concept of "tolerance" are singled out. The definition of the concept of "intolerance" is given. The components, criteria and indices of tolerance for children with special educational needs are defined.

In this article the author considers the factors of attitudes towards persons with disabilities. The presented model and the error of attitude of modern society towards people with disabilities.

In the article the problems of formation of patriotism in today's society. A comparison of modern ideas about patriotism with the values of "Soviet patriotism." In Soviet society, patriotism was considered as an element of the ideological system, which reinforced political domination. In modern conditions, changing ideas about the Patriotic values. They are considered as the result of construction under the influence of the media, Institute of education, social and political organizations. A great influence on ideas about patriotism is the family. The article presents the analysis of the results of sociological surveys conducted in Togliatti. This gives the opportunity to compare the views of young people and the older generation about the meaning of "patriot".