SCIENTIFIC SCHOOLS OF H. S. SKOVORODA KHARKIV NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY.

Abstract

The article is devoted to the scientific schools of Skovoroda University, covering both the history
of their formation and their present state.
The concept of a “scientific school” is defined as a creative collective of researchers from
different generations led by a scientific supervisor, recognized by the Ukrainian and global academic
communities, characterized by a shared research program, unity of scientific and methodological
approaches, common worldview principles, and significant scientific achievements.
The purpose of establishing scientific schools, their objectives, and organizational foundations are
outlined, along with the qualification criteria for registering a scientific school (the presence of a founder
and/or current leader; quantitative and qualitative composition; scientific output—most significant
results both throughout the existence of the scientific school and over the past five years), as well
as the procedures for registration and certification of scientific schools at H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv
National Pedagogical University.
The main areas of activity of 32 scientific schools currently registered by the Academic Council of
H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University are characterized, including: 13 in pedagogy,
10 in philology, 3 in natural sciences, 2 in psychology and one each in philosophy, history, law, physical
education and sports.
It is stated that university scientific schools, as generators of new ideas, a “training ground” for
highly qualified educators and specialists in various fields, and centers of moral and spiritual experience,
enable the formation of a unique academic identity of the institution and the achievement of high
positions in rankings.