THE ROLE OF STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article deals with issues related to improving the quality of higher education by involving students in scientific activities. By applying an integrated approach to the analysis of students’ research work in universities, problems related to the organization of student science are identified. The paper determines the place of scientific creativity in the value system of the youth and analyzes the influence of students’ research activities on the innovative functions of higher education. The article draws conclusions that the main purpose of research work in education is to develop students’ research skills as a way of understanding the surrounding reality. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to stimulate interest in educational activities and activate the student’s personal participation in the educational process. Students’ research work is an integral part of the process of training highly qualified specialists who can successfully use innovative methods and technologies in the labor market and achieve significant results.