ACADEMIC STUDIES. SERIES “PEDAGOGY”

READINESS OF SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGICAL STAFF FOR ACADEMIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE ESSENCE OF MOTIVATIONAL AND PERSONAL COMPONENTS

2025-10-27T12:33:08+02:00

Considering academic entrepreneurship as one of the urgent problems of modern higher education, it is worth turningto the formation of the readiness of scientific and pedagogical staff for its implementation. The question arises of defining the concept of “readiness” and characterising its structural components. An analysis of the relevant scientific and pedagogical literature has been carried out. The essence of the motivational component of the readiness of scientific and pedagogical staff for academic entrepreneurship has been substantiated, as a set of personal and professional characteristics that reflecta positive attitude towards academic entrepreneurship as an important element of the university’s activities, motivationto create innovative initiatives, entrepreneurial needs, interests, desire for success, confidence in one’s entrepreneurialabilities and orientation towards the development of cooperation between science, education and business. It is concludedthat the motivational component involves awareness of the significance of academic entrepreneurship for personaland professional growth, integration of innovations into the educational process, adherence to the principles of ethics and integrity, and readiness for interdisciplinary cooperation and systemic improvement to achieve sustainable results. It isdetermined that the personal component of the readiness of scientific and pedagogical staff for academic entrepreneurship is an internal aspect of self-awareness and the ability to reflect, which ensures the formation of an entrepreneurial position, assessment of one’s experience and awareness of the role of the individual in creating innovative projects. The personalcomponent is interpreted through the prism of orientation towards systemic and structured improvement and developmentof skills, confidence in one’s entrepreneurial abilities, awareness of the importance of leadership, openness to change and innovation, and encouragement to active interaction with others. The prospects for further scientific studies include a description of the essence of the cognitive and activity components of the readiness of scientific and pedagogical stafffor academic entrepreneurship.

DIGITAL ETHICS AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2025-10-27T12:55:35+02:00

In the age of rapid digitalization of the educational environment, the issues of digital ethics and academic integrity in higher education have become increasingly critical. With the widespread adoption of online learning, cloud services,automated assessment systems, and artificial intelligence, new challenges emerge concerning adherence to ethical standards, data privacy, transparency in evaluation, and the prevention of academic misconduct. This article explores the fundamental concepts of digital ethics, their interconnection with academic integrity, and the factors influencingthe development of ethical culture within university communities.Particular attention is given to common forms of academic dishonesty in the digital context, such as plagiarism,unauthorized use of external digital tools, and cheating during remote examinations. The paper also addresses the shiftingrole of university instructors, emphasizing their function as mentors, moderators, and ethical role models in the learningprocess. The importance of digital literacy development and the implementation of ethics-focused educational programsaimed at cultivating responsible academic behavior is also highlighted.Moreover, the article analyzes recent scholarly publications and international research on ethical issues in digital education, including the use of AI-generated content and online proctoring technologies. Potential risks associated with violations of student privacy are discussed, along with strategies for mitigating these risks. Promising approaches to assessment that can reduce academic dishonesty, such as portfolios, project-based learning, and adaptive testing, are presented.This work is of practical value to researchers, educators, academic administrators, and students who are interestedin building a sustainable system of academic integrity under the conditions of ongoing digital transformation in higher education.

FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL-ETHICAL CULTURE OF FUTURE DOCTORS IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING MICROBIOLOGY THROUGH INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

2025-10-27T12:58:34+02:00

The article substantiates the possibilities of integrating the ethical component into the professional training of future doctors through teaching the discipline “Microbiology.” Based on a theoretical analysis of medical education content, clinical practice challenges, and trends in humanising professional training, this paper shows that the formation of a professional-ethical culture should not be limited to humanities disciplines only. Special attention is paid to the potential of microbiology as a platform for modelling moralchoice situations that reflect real clinical-ethical dilemmas.The essence of the professional-ethical culture of a future doctor is revealed as an integral phenomenon that includes moral reflection, the ability to analyse situations ethically, adherence to bioethical norms, and professional responsibility. Problems of insufficient integration of the ethical component into natural science disciplines are identified,and environmental factors complicate its implementation are characterised.An approach to using innovative teaching methods (case method, interdisciplinary classes, project work, debates, simulations) is proposed, which allows the creation of a learning environment for developing moral and professionalresponsibility. Examples of learning situations with vaccination problems, antibiotic resistance, biosafety, social justice, and the boundaries of what is permissible in biomedical research are provided.Practical recommendations for integrating the ethical component into teaching microbiology are formulated.The importance of interdisciplinary interaction, reflective learning, and updating the assessment system is emphasised.The theoretical results can be used to develop teaching materials and further empirical research on the effectivenessof an ethics-oriented approach in medical education.

CRITERIAL BASIS OF FORMATION OF RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS

2025-10-27T14:22:06+02:00

The professional activity of an engineer is connected with the need to perform research tasks in the field of industrialproduction, which actualizes the problem of formation of research skills in the process of training in higher technicaleducational institutions. The article examines the problem of formation of research competence of future specialists in the technical field.The structural components of the professional competence of a specialist in the technical field are substantiated, which include personal qualities of a future engineer, professional knowledge and skills, and value orientations of the individual.Research activity is considered as a necessary condition for the effective formation of the general professional competence of a future specialist in the technical field.The patterns and characteristic features of the professional training process are identified, which became the basisin the process of developing criteria, indicators and levels of formation of research competence of future specialists inthe technical field. The motivational-value, cognitive and activity-practical criteria of research competence of futureengineers are highlighted, the corresponding indicators and levels of formation are substantiated.The effectiveness of the developed conditions for training future specialists in the technical field to form their research competence has been proven. These conditions are defined as formation of motives for research work; acquisition of appropriate knowledge of the methodology of scientific research; involvement of engineering students in the work of university scientific associations (scientific schools, clubs, problem laboratories); and gaining experience in conductingresearch activities.Further research of the issue can be aimed at studying the influence of scientific and research activities on other aspectsof training future specialists, such as motivation for learning and level of professional skills.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT FOR THE PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONALLY DETERMINED QUALITIES DEVELOPMENT: METHODOLOGICAL CONTEXTS UNDER THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL AGENDA

2025-10-27T15:36:49+02:00

In the article, the the methodological aspects of the professional qualities of a teacher of the New Ukrainian School development were highlighted. In particular, the methodological approaches that provide a scientific basis for the studied process in the conditions of professional training were specified. The problems of pedagogical modeling as the basisfor building a system of the educational process in a pedagogical college are highlighted. A general characteristicof the organizational and methodological system for the formation of professional qualities of a pre-service teacher isgiven.Today, the relevance of the forming the professional qualities of a pre-service teacher in the context of the requirements of the Concept “New Ukrainian School” research concerns both primary school teachers and secondary school teachers.The importance of this issue is associated with the mature socio-pedagogical significance of the problem, the the quality of teacher training ensuring in modern pedagogical institutions, as well as its insufficient theoretical developmentand practical solution in the context of modern humanistic, personally oriented and competency-based educational paradigms.New approaches to the formation of professional qualities of future primary school and music teachers are based onpositive changes taking place in the education system, in particular in higher education: democratization, humanization, humanitarianization of education, innovative processes, development of pedagogical creativity, revival of national educational principles and traditions.The concept of the New Ukrainian School actualizes the updated value determinants of professional teacher training: partnership, leadership, innovation, motivation, mobility. These provisions were taken into account when designing a model of participatory pedagogical support for the formation of professionally significant qualities of pre-service teachers for the New Ukrainian School as a holistic system, the implementation algorithm of which is a student-centeredapproach, which will strengthen the formation of professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and competencies.At the level of designing the content of professional training, the above provisions were taken into account in the design of educational teacher training programs, which are used to train primary school teachers and Music Art teachers forthe New Ukrainian School at the Municipal Institution of Higher Education “Lutsk Pedagogical College” of the Volyn Regional Council.

LIGHTING THE SPARK: MAKING ENGLISH EXCITING FOR TEEN BEGINNERS

2025-10-27T15:40:45+02:00

The article is focused on the analysis of teaching English to beginner teenagers and the unique challenges and opportunities this task presents. Teaching English to teenage beginners is often underestimated in terms of its complexity. While itmay initially appear less demanding than instructing more advanced learners, educators soon discover that working withadolescents at the beginner stage requires a nuanced understanding of both pedagogy and psychology. This demographicgroup, with limited or no prior exposure to the English language, brings a distinctive combination of emotional sensitivity, curiosity, and vulnerability to the classroom.The article explores effective teaching strategies that go beyond traditional instruction, aiming to transform earlylanguage encounters into rich, memorable, and motivating experiences. It draws on the principles of communicativelanguage teaching (CLT), placing a strong emphasis on emotional engagement, building positive teacher-studentrapport, and encouraging learner autonomy from the outset. Among the practical tools and methodologies discussedare gamification techniques, the integration of multimedia resources, personalisation of classroom content, task-based learning, and the use of positive reinforcement. These approaches aim not only to improve language acquisition but also to support the development of confidence and intrinsic motivation in young learners.Furthermore, the article delves into common obstacles faced by educators, such as student anxiety, low participation,and the psychological gap between teacher and adolescent. It offers practical, experience-based solutions for overcomingthese barriers, including creating a safe and supportive learning environment, managing classroom dynamics with empathy, and designing lessons that are linguistically accessible yet personally meaningful. Overall, the article highlightsthe importance of viewing beginner-level teaching as a professional and creative endeavour that requires adaptability,patience, and genuine understanding of the adolescent learner.

FORMATION OF NATURE EDUCATION IN THE PERIOD FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH TO THE END OF THE 21ST CENTURY

2025-10-27T15:32:10+02:00

The article is devoted to analyzing the formation of natural science education from the second half of the 20th tothe end of the 21st century, focusing on the main trends in its development, methodological changes, and the impactof scientific and technological progress on educational programs.Particular attention is paid to the fundamentalization of knowledge as a key aspect of preserving scientific heritage and ensuring high-quality training of specialists in the field of natural sciences. The evolution of approaches to teaching natural sciences in the context of the development of STEM education is analyzed, which contributes to the formation of interdisciplinary thinking and practical application of knowledge. The role of digital technologies in the transformation of the educational process is studied, in particular the impact of interactive platforms, simulations, artificial intelligenceand virtual reality on the formation of educational methods.A significant place in the article is devoted to the analysis of international experience in reforming natural science education, a comparative study of educational models of different countries and the determination of prospects forimplementing best practices in the educational process. The article substantiates the importance of the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical competencies, which allows to provide a deep understanding of natural processes and their real applicability. The possibilities of using gamification, case methods and problem-based learning to increase the efficiency of material learning, student motivationand integration of natural sciences into practical activities are highlighted.The study is based on interdisciplinary analysis, comparative educational research and methodological synthesis,which allows to more deeply reveal the patterns of development of natural sciences education and outline ways of its improvement in the conditions of modern challenges and future prospects.

INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) INTO MARKETING EDUCATION: A CURRENT LITERATURE REVIEW

2025-10-27T15:34:18+02:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping various industries, including marketing and marketing education. The rapid integration of AI requires the urgent development of specific AI competencies among future marketing professionals. Essential for enhancing productivity, personalization, speed, and often quality of marketing work, proficiency in AI-driven workflows is increasingly becoming a critical requirement for successful careers in the field of marketing. AI offers significant benefits, such as mimicking real-world marketing tasks, enhancing learningby reducing routine assignments, and acting as a study partner, while also transforming education through its impact oncost, personalization, creativity, and effectiveness. Nevertheless, considerable challenges remain, including AI’s tendency to make errors, inherent biases, and the significant risks of plagiarism, alongside privacy concerns. Strategic thinking,nevertheless, remains an irreplaceable human prerogative, complementing generative AI with evaluative AI for accuracy.A disparity currently exists between academic offerings and industry demands for Generative AI (GenAI) competencies.This necessitates urgent adaptation due to AI’s rapid development and its profound impact on marketing workflows, emphasizing the crucial human factor for successful integration. This article presents a current literature review examiningthe academic and professional discourse surrounding the imperative of integrating AI into modern marketing curricula.It highlights diverse perspectives from various authors regarding AI’s role in marketing education and showcases criticalareas for future pedagogical and curricular investigation. The review underscores the need for educational institutions to adapt their offerings to prepare students for an AI-driven marketing landscape.

SPECIFICITIES OF BACHELOR’S STUDENTS FORMING RESEARCH COMPETENCE IN SPECIALTY 012 PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

2025-10-27T14:29:42+02:00

At the modern stage of reforming higher professional education, a current problem is the search for new content, forms and methods of future teachers forming research competence as the ability to obtain new knowledge, professionallymaster the scientific knowledge methods, constructively solve pedagogical problems, research and analyze professionalphenomena and processes, evaluate the results of activities and determine ways to optimize them.The article purpose is to determine the specifics of the research competence formation in future preschool educators.To achieve the goal, the following tasks were solved: the essence of the future educator research competence concept was clarified; the features of the higher education applicants’ research competence formation in the specialty 012 Pre-school Education were analyzed (on the example of The Municipal Higher Educational Institution “Lutsk Pedagogical College” of the Volyn Regional Council). Research methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization and concretization.The article explains the research competence of a preschool teacher as an acquired, namely the future teacher ability formed in the process of professional training to apply scientific and research methods in pedagogical activity in order to improve the educational process, solve various complex (sometimes unpredictable) pedagogical problems, and introduceinnovations.A structural-functional model of the future educator research competence is proposed.The features of the future educators’ research competence formation are determined and analyzed: taking into account the specifics of educational activities in a modern preschool educational institution, its complexity, the interdependence of all participants in the educational process activities; the unity of theory and practice (research knowledge and research skills).Further research is required to develop tools and methods for diagnosing the state of future educators’ researchcompetence formation.

ALPHABET-ENCYCLOPEDIAS AS A RESOURCE FOR CONSTRUCTING AUTHOR’S LESSONS OF THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

2025-10-27T14:34:46+02:00

The article analyzes the relevance of using the alphabet-encyclopedias as a source of factual material for constructing the author’s Ukrainian language lessons in secondary and high school. The focus is on the need to update traditional methods of teaching the Ukrainian language in the context of implementing the concept of the New Ukrainian School and introducing a competency-based approach. The author argues that a modern Ukrainian language lesson cannot belimited only to the content of a textbook, since a student today needs interesting, diverse content that meets his/her cognitive needs and is related to current topics of culture, literature, and history. The alphabet-encyclopedias of the “From A to Z” series are considered as an example of universal educational material that combines dictionary and encyclopedic information, literary text, and original graphic design. Special attention is paid to the author’s lesson as an indicator of the professional skills of a modern teacher of language and literature, capable of integratinginnovative resources and forming a creative learning environment in the lesson. The example of a lesson outline for the 11th grade on punctuation in the direct speech, quotes, and dialogue demonstrates the practical implementation of the methodology for using alphabet-encyclopedias when working with texts. The article argues that such authors’ lessons contribute to the development of students’ critical thinking and the formation of skills for working with differenttypes of texts, the improvement of their language competence, and, at the same time, foster interest in the national culturalheritage. The author emphasizes the importance of such approaches for improving the quality of language educationand the formation of students’ key competencies in compliance with the tasks of modern schools.

MODELING THE PROCESS OF FORMING THE NATIONAL IDENTITY OF STUDENTS IN THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SPACE

2025-10-27T14:41:44+02:00

National identity is the main topic of many studies, both Ukrainian and foreign, as it plays an important role in manyaspects of society. In general, it can be characterized as a sense of belonging to a particular nation.The article emphasizes that the problem of forming the national identity of student youth in the context of war, social transformations and moral and value crisis is filled with a special meaning.The study reveals the multidimensional nature of the formation of adolescents’ national identity in the context of war, globalization and digital transformation. The cultural, educational and psychological factors that influence the process of national identification are analyzed.Based on the analysis of normative state documents and scientific and information sources, the article concludes that the formation of national identity in the younger generation and filling it with semantic content is considered bythe Ukrainian academic community as an important state task, as the basis of cohesion and spiritual unity of the country’s citizens in times of war.National identity is one of the elements in the structure of a person’s identity, which is determined by national or ethnicity. The article defines the component structure of national identity, which includes cognitive, affective and behavioral components. The criteria and indicators of national identity formation are characterized.It is determined that the extracurricular education system has significant potential in the context of forming the nationalidentity of students and presents the priority tasks of the activities of the ECEThe article reveals the directions of activity of extracurricular education institutions with the aim of forming nationalidentity: spiritual, moral and military-patriotic education, their content.It is actualized that in the conditions of socio-political changes, in the conditions of war, certain aspects of this issue, in particular the socio-psychological features of ethnic and national identity, remain relevant.

USING THE MODEL FORMATION OF THE READINESS OF FUTURE COMMANDER OFFICERS TO COMBAT NEGATIVE INFORMATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLUENCE ON PERSONNEL

2025-10-27T14:54:20+02:00

In modern In conditions when an aggressor attacked our state, the role and importance of informational factors in life Ukrainians . Information environment serves transmitter various kinds of information , in particular processes related from security of the state border.From the beginning of Russian aggression threats to national security Ukraine have become one of the most serious problems, and in the context of informational security also [Palyvoda A. V., 2020]. Significant changes took place already in 2014, and with the start of full-scale Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, this problem has become yet more importance for the security of the state border and the general defense capabilities countries [ Combat charter, 2020].Task State border services Ukraine is to provide integrity of the state border and protection sovereign rightsof Ukrainians in the border region area , including sea economic zone. During the war intrusion aggressor countrythe problem of protecting and defending the state border arises in conditions of complex armed conflict conflict , which at the initial stage acquired the character of a hybrid wars in the East , South and West Ukraine . Threats national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity integrity countries caused aggressive actions an aggressor country that seeks annex the territory of Ukraine.The article highlights some methodological advice on forming the readiness of future border guard officers to counteract the negative informational and psychological impact on the personnel of future officers in the conditions of information warfare. An analysis of the scientific literature devoted to the problem revealed a variety of approaches to the problem under consideration and ambiguity in the views of scientists regarding the definition of some methodological advice.One of the ways to ensure the readiness of future officers to counteract such information is to implement the author’smodel of such a process in the educational process. For this purpose, the content of the components of the model forforming the readiness of future officers of the State Border Service of Ukraine to counteract the negative informational and psychological impact on the personnel is disclosed. The structure of target guidelines and tasks, the patternsand foundations of the formation of relevant skills in higher education students, as well as the methodology, primarilythe tools of pedagogical interaction, forms and methods of acquiring the readiness of future officers of the State BorderService of Ukraine to counteract the negative informational and psychological impact on the personnel are described.Counteracting negative information and psychological influence is a key prerequisite for a high level of combatreadiness of units and military units and formations . Only on its foundation can one guarantee the appropriate security of the military, their combat skills, constant readiness to implement the set goals, and stable control of the process.Ensuring legality and discipline is considered a priority. The professionalism of employees and the level of discipline are elements of the effectiveness of such readiness.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

2025-10-27T15:30:09+02:00

The article examines the psychological foundations of the formation of entrepreneurial competence of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a tool for their socio-economic adaptation. Despite the significant research results of Ukrainian scientists, the psychological foundations of the formation of entrepreneurial competence in IDPs require systematic analysis and justification. At the current stage of society’s development, it is important to investigate the influenceof intrapersonal barriers and motivational factors of IDPs on entrepreneurial activity, as well as to outline the areas of psycho-emotional support for these individuals at the community level. A set of research methods was used: theoreticalanalysis; systematization; categorization of information; comparative analysis. Key psychological barriers were analyzed, in particular, fear of failure, low self-esteem, anxiety and social isolation, which negatively affect integration into a new environment and complicate professional self-realization. The main motivational factors that contribute to the developmentof entrepreneurial skills are outlined and described, including goal setting, positive thinking, economic incentives, a sense of belonging to the community and self-education. Areas of psycho-emotional support at the community levelare identified, including psychological consultations, support groups, trainings on the development of entrepreneurial skills and social projects. The development of entrepreneurial competence is considered an effective mechanism forreducing psychological stress, restoring economic sustainability and ensuring the active integration of IDPs into society and the labor market.