MANAGEMENT OF GROUP RESEARCH WORK OF STUDENTS IN PEDAGOGICAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article addresses the current issue of effective management of group research work of students in higher education institutions under martial law conditions. The author broadly characterizes the current state of students’ scientific activities, defines its role in the preparation of future teachers, and outlines the main challenges of higher education.

The aim of the article is to define the function and substantiate the scientific and theoretical foundations of managing group research work of students in higher pedagogical educational institutions.

A definition of research activity of future teachers is provided, and a classification of its forms in higher education institutions is presented. It is substantiated that students’ research work is aimed at studying phenomena, processes, and systems of pedagogical practice, as well as further development and implementation of innovations in the educational process based on this. The article substantiates the theoretical foundations and reveals the main functions of managing group research, including: decision-making, planning, organization, motivation, control, coordination, and information support. Special attention is paid to the role of the teacher-supervisor in creating a favorable environment for scientific creativity, forming research groups, and developing students’ critical thinking. The advantages of research activities of future teachers in higher education institutions are presented. The author emphasizes the importance of integrating the educational process with scientific activities to improve the quality of higher pedagogical education and form a new generation of teacher-researchers. It is established that important aspects of managing scientific work are creating an innovative environment for collective creativity, choosing relevant research topics, forming research groups, developing future teachers’ skills in critical analysis, project management, and presenting results. Students’ research work should ensure the integration of the educational process with scientific activities, which is a key factor in improving the quality of higher pedagogical education in higher education institutions. The conclusions outline prospects for further research and provide recommendations for improving the management of students’ scientific work in pedagogical higher education institutions.