Провідницькі ідеї В.К. Демиденка: погляд у майбутнє

Abstract

In the article the author on the basis of primary sources, publications and remembrances tries to research the scientific heritage of famous Ukrainian educator and psychologist of the XX century Vasyl Demydenko. The analysis of the main directions of scientific activity of V. Demydenko has been done. There have been revealed problems of psychology and methods of teaching history: forming of historical notions, using algorithms in the process of teaching history and ways of activization of pupils’ thinking at history lessons. In the article it is considered suggested by scientist the problem approach in history teaching, questions of psychology of educating the interest to teaching, the influence of cognitive interest on intellectual development of pupils, forming of educational motivation. The author has determined the progressive ideas of V. Demydenko which are very popular at present time: problems of moral education, conscience education as a characterological feature of personality, development of communicative skills and abilities of future teachers. The main directions of scientist’s activity in the field of psychology of health, proforientation of pupils and pedagogy of cooperation are considered in the work. There have been defined the contribution of V. Demydenko in the development of Berdyansk state pedagogical institute. The directions of scientific activity of the scientist have defined the further development of psychological science at the university. The author thinks that ideas and researches of the famous Ukrainian educator and psychologist V. Demydenko had guiding character that confirms the modern content of educational system of Ukraine. Keywords: educator and psychologist V. Demydenko, teaching, education, mental development, conscience.