Scientific and methodological cooperation between Zhytomyr Ivan Franko state university and Educational-scientific-production complex «Polissia»: history, experience, modern challenges

Abstract

The study, based on the analysis of scientific literature, substantiates the features of scientific and methodological cooperation between Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University and the educational-scientific-production complex «Polissya» (ESPC «Polissia») in accordance with the Regulations approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The activities of the ESPC «Polissia» have been ongoing for over 20 years and are aimed at implementing a system of continuous sustainable education. Three stages can be distinguished in the development of the complex: 1) the stage of formation and development of a certain cooperation provided for the development and preparation of educational and methodological support for the educational process; internships of employees at the complex's bases; organization of educational and pedagogical practice of students; work with gifted schoolchildren and students; holding conferences, seminars, «round tables», courses on current problems of educational activity, preparation, publication and implementation of practical recommendations, preparation of scientific and methodological collections of works on the experience of the complex; 2) the stage of practical cooperation between the university and the complex – carrying out significant work on the integration of achievements of science and practice; a characteristic feature of cooperation was the field meetings, which allowed to get acquainted with the activities of each institution - member of the complex – in order to analyze achievements, as well as to consult on borrowing best practices; 3) features of cooperation between the university and the complex in the conditions of modern challenges, martial law was carried out in the format of meetings during the ZOOM conferences. On this basis, methodological recommendations are presented for the formation of a scientific and pedagogical community, a carrier of a fundamentally new educational humanistic culture. Prospects for further cooperation include strengthening ties between educational institutions with enterprises and employers, updating innovative methods, forms, technologies, improving the graduate employment program and their legal support.