Teacher suggests reducing homework to three subjects

Lyudmila Bulygina, a Ukrainian computer science teacher who worked at the Polytechnic Lyceum until September 2024, proposed an idea that has sparked active discussions among teachers and parents. She believes that the school curriculum is too overloaded and needs serious optimization.

In a Facebook post, Bulygina noted that it is time to abandon the traditional “cult of 12 core subjects” inherent in every school. In her opinion, it is necessary to unite academic disciplines, integrate knowledge into practical cases, and focus on key areas of study.

“Given the current circumstances, the emphasis should be on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Homework should be focused exclusively on these subjects. It is essential to promote them and support efforts from the state and businesses. Within a few years, we will be able to evaluate the results,” she emphasized.

Bulygina cites a positive example of the introduction of English into the educational process, where the emphasis on this subject led to an increase in students’ knowledge levels. A similar dynamic was observed with the change of the Ukrainian language, which displaced Russian from teaching.

According to the educator, computer science should occupy an essential place in the curriculum. She believes that this subject should become a “shadow of mathematics” and be accompanied by skills such as programming and data analysis. In her opinion, such an approach will educate a nation that thinks innovatively, capable not only of using technology but also of creating it.

Bulygina’s ideas have caused both positive and negative reactions. Her supporters emphasize that students often feel overwhelmed with tasks that are unreliable and time-consuming, but do not provide practical skills. However, critics believe that reducing the number of subjects can lead to a decrease in the overall level of education and will facilitate students’ erudition.

We want to remind you that, starting September 1, new learning formats will be introduced in Ukrainian schools, which involve significant changes in the organization of lessons.