Conceptual foundations of a system for monitoring resource provision for secondary schools

Abstract

This article provides a theoretical justification and develops the conceptual foundations of a system for monitoring the resource provision of general secondary education institutions in the context of the current transformations of Ukraine’s education system. The relevance of this study stems from the need to improve the efficiency of educational resource management amid military challenges, digitalisation, and reforms in the education sector. The need to transition from fragmented resource accounting to a comprehensive information and analytical system capable of providing an objective assessment of the state of material, technical, personnel, financial, and instructional support is emphasised. Modern scientific approaches to monitoring are analysed, in particular the “Input — Process — Output” model, as well as results-oriented, cyclical, and system-integrative approaches, which allow for a comprehensive assessment of educational processes and outcomes. A conceptual model of a monitoring system for resource provision in general secondary education institutions is proposed, comprising conceptual-objective, theoretical-normative, structural-managerial, and outcome-oriented modules. The key principles of the system’s operation are substantiated: systematicity, objectivity, transparency, adaptability, consistency, and a focus on making effective management decisions. Particular attention is paid to the use of digital technologies, intelligent information-analytical platforms, and ontological modelling as tools for improving the quality of monitoring. It has been demonstrated that effective monitoring should focus not only on recording the availability of resources but also on evaluating the effectiveness of their use and their impact on the quality of the educational process and the learning outcomes of students. The results of the research can be applied in management practice at various levels of the educational system.