SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AS A PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORK OF STUDENT RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONS: EFFECTS, PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS

Abstract

The article presents results of a series of studies, the objective of which is to identify features of student scientific conferences as a pedagogical technology that actualizes attitudes of students at the Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Herzen to study science. A students’ scientific conference is considered as a pedagogical technology, which is distinguished by its conceptuality, systematicity, controllability and reproducibility. Analysis of the received materials makes it possible to identify and describe weak points of conferences, for example, students’ lack of understanding of the connection between their scientific work and career guidance, and strong points of this technology. Among the strengths, such as reliance on scientific schools, development of scientific communication skills, etc. are identified. The article notes possible threats to the use of the technology in question in working with students, and also reveals potential capabilities of this pedagogical technology in the case of its targeted use in conditions of classical higher education.