FORMING THE INTEREST OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS AND MECHANISMS

Abstract

The article reveals the essence of the concept of interest in scientific and research activities as one of the key factors in the professional and personal development of higher education students. The pedagogical conditions that foster the development of a lasting interest in scientific inquiry are defined and substantiated. These include: the creation of a research-oriented educational environment, student involvement in conferences, academic clubs and competitions, support for individual initiative, and scientific mentoring.

The purpose of the article is to identify effective pedagogical conditions and practical mechanisms for fostering a sustainable interest in scientific and research activities among higher education students.

Research methodology. The study employed general scientific methods: analysis and synthesis – to evaluate the current state of research on the issue and determine promising avenues for further investigation; pedagogical observation – to identify conditions that contribute to the development of interest in scientific activity; systematization and generalization – to interpret and integrate the results obtained.

Scientific novelty lies in clarifying the meaning of the concept «interest in scientific and research activities» and in identifying and substantiating the pedagogical conditions and practical mechanisms that promote its development in higher education students.

Conclusions. Fostering interest in scientific and research activities is a crucial factor in developing students’ professional competence, creative potential, and innovative thinking. Key pedagogical conditions include scientific mentoring, support for academic freedom, practice-oriented research organization, and the creation of a favorable educational environment that supports the development of individual learning paths. Participation in research enhances critical thinking, independence, motivation for self-learning and professional self-development.