Foreign Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

Education in the conditions of war: advantages and disadvantages

The research aims to study the peculiarities of education in wartime. Despite many challenges that have arisen as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine, the modern higher education system has development opportunities. The first of these is international academic mobility, which provides opportunities for teachers and students to attend leading European universities. The second is the intensive introduction of information technology into the educational process and the professionalization of teachers. The third is the use of flexible learning technologies, and the fourth is a cooperation between Ukrainian and foreign higher education institutions. The fifth possibility is the introduction of the "lifelong learning" model, and the sixth is distance learning, which can be a full-fledged form of education in some specialties. For students, this form of education allows them to study and gain practical experience at the same time, and for teachers to work in education and other fields, passing on practical experience to students. The seventh possibility is to improve the territorial organization of higher education in Ukraine, in particular, to relocate higher education institutions from areas where active hostilities are taking place to large cities. Improving the territorial organization of higher education in Ukraine (relocation of higher education institutions to large cities from areas where active hostilities are taking place) is worthy of attention. Finally, the ability to identify hidden problems in the higher education system and work on solving their causes. The key is to identify threats timely and develop mechanisms to mitigate their impact. Each opportunity should be realized to the fullest extent possible. All these points should be considered in the operational plans for the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine for 2022-2032. It is concluded that technological influences are used in modern life to achieve various goals, including obtaining confidential information. User training and increased technical protection are the best defenses against social engineering attacks. To reduce the occurrence of social engineering attacks, technical protection is needed to help prevent such attacks.

The role of intercultural transitional competence in students’ transitions on an internationalized campus – A mixed methods study

Formed from the partnership between Chinese and foreign higher educational institutions (HEIs), Sino-foreign cooperative university (SFCU) represents a typical internationalized campus that integrates various domestic and international resources (e.g., staff, students, partnerships, projects, activities, etc.) in the multicultural (academic, social, and ethnic cultures) environment. Apart from the institutional affordances, we believe students can navigate their transitions by mobilizing intercultural competence (IC). Since there is a paucity of research on that, we adopted the exploratory mixed-methods approach. First, through the qualitative (grounded theory) method, we gathered interview data from 68 students and conceptualized five dimensions of the new construct of intercultural transitional competence (ITC): multiplistic sensitivity (MS), intrinsic proactivity (IP), strategic flexibility (SF), dialectic reflexivity (DR), and relativistic inclusivity (RI). They incorporate intrapersonal, interpersonal, and person-environmental perspectives. Subsequently, we designed an ITC scale consistent with qualitative results and selected existing student transition questionnaires. Based on a valid sample of 957 students, we compared their ITC levels in terms of nationality (i.e., Chinese-international dichotomy), gender, year of study, major, and prior intercultural experiences. Moreover, we verified the positive relationship between their ITC and academic, social, and ethnic cultural transitions through the quantitative method. Practical implications are provided for HEIs to cultivate students’ ITC in order to smooth their transitions.

Comparative Study of Internationalized Talent Cultivation Models in International Higher Education Programs

The internationalization of talent cultivation in the field of international higher education is a widely discussed topic among higher education institutions worldwide. This paper conducts a comparative study of domestic and foreign higher education institutions and identifies some differences in the internationalization of talent cultivation among different countries and regions. Firstly, the study summarizes the changes in talent cultivation through domestic study abroad programs and overseas study programs. Then, this paper introduces the “Knowledge-Practice-Research” international talent cultivation model in China and the international talent cultivation model in Japan as an example. Finally, this study compares the international talent cultivation models in domestic and foreign higher education institutions. The results indicate that the internationalization of talent cultivation models needs to be adjusted according to different training objectives, specific countries, and even regional circumstances to adapt to local characteristics and the international environment. Overall, different countries and regions have different emphases and characteristics in the internationalization of talent cultivation in higher education institutions. However, regardless of the country, higher education institutions should focus on enhancing students’ international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills to adapt to the globalized economic and social environment.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ УМОВИ АДАПТАЦІЇ СТУДЕНТІВ ДО НАВЧАННЯ У ЗАКОРДОННИХ ЗВО

The article is devoted to the problem of substantiating the psychological conditions of students’ adaptation to the conditions of study in foreign higher education institutions. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the psychological conditions for ensuring successful adaptation of students to study in foreign higher education institutions. The tasks of the article are defined as: elucidating the essence of the concept of “adaptation” in scientific psychological research; determination of psychological features of first-year students’ adaptation to study at higher education institutions; substantiation of the factors of successful adaptation of students to study at foreign higher education institutions; substantiation of the psychological conditions of such adaptation within the limits of each of the specified factors. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used: literary analysis, generalization, comparison, systematization, etc. The article contains the following research results. Researching the theoretical foundations of the essence of the concept of “adaptation”, it was found out that from a psychological point of view, the term “adaptation” (Latin adaptation - “adjustment”, “adjustment”) was first proposed in 1865 by the German physiologist G. Aubert and was initially more widespread in the medical and biological literature. Critical analysis of approaches to defining the essence of the concept of “adaptation” by various researchers was carried out. It has been defined that the psychological aspect of the “adaptation” category is much broader than in the biological and medical sciences. This is achieved thanks to the social task that psychology sets for adaptation (the need for an individual to adapt to a new social environment) and the importance of various types of activity for the implementation of this task. It is emphasized that the concept of “adaptation” is currently one of the key concepts in personality psychology in the direction of research into the conditions that ensure the possibility of its existence in the changing conditions of the surrounding environment. At the same time, such a process can take place during the entire life of an individual, since from time to time they have to adapt to various situations that appear in the environment of their life activities. Accordingly, the researchers call “man-nature” or “man-society” the main subjects of adaptation. At the same time, human adaptation to natural conditions is beyond the scope of this study. Therefore, we focus on human adaptation to society. It has been established that the adaptation of firstyear students to the conditions of study at higher education institutions depends on many factors, but the most influential ones are personal: the qualities of a person’s character, their motives and aspirations, and the degree of realization of an active position as an indicator of successful full adaptation. In addition, from a psychological point of view, the process of adaptation of first-year students to study is realized under the condition of their active position, when they are aware of their social status and the new role behaviour inherent in it and, already on the basis of this understanding, realize their individual capabilities while solving general educational and professional problems and tasks. In such conditions, there is a more successful interaction with the new team and a detailed familiarization with the new duties; perception through oneself of stereotypes of behaviour in this educational environment; more complete adaptation to such an environment (assimilation) and, as the ultimate goal, identification of one’s personal interests with collective ones. In addition to the purely adaptation issues of the transition of the learning process from school to higher education, it is suggested to consider and take into account the migration factor of such adaptation in order to more comprehensively define its psychological conditions. Taking into account the critical analysis of scientific works on the essence and factors of ensuring the successful adaptation of first-year students to study at higher education institutions, including taking into account migration processes and the need to study in foreign higher education institutions, we suggest taking into account the main two factors of such adaptation: general adaptation (related to the main problems of an educational nature that arise in students when starting the first year of study and mental rethinking of new study conditions) and migration (in addition is imposed on those students who enter foreign higher education institutions and, along with new educational conditions, are also forced to adapt to new social conditions of living in another country). At the same time, we consider the main psychological conditions to be: in terms of the general adaptation factor – adaptability, stress resistance, manageability, in terms of the migration factor – satisfaction with life and emotional stability

International student migration: current trends and challenges for developing countries

Introduction. Globalization processes, which have developed rapidly in recent decades, are observed in all spheres of social life without exception. The opening of borders, digitalization, the development of a knowledge-based economy, and deepening economic polarization of the countries of the world have intensified such a form of international relations as educational migration. Students increasingly choose foreign educational institutions to acquire new competencies or obtain a higher education diploma. Global political and economic turbulence significantly affects student migration, creates a new system of factors and increases the challenges for educational migrants from poor countries.Purpose of the article. The purpose of the study is to determine the current trend of international migration of students from developing countries.Research methods. To achieve the goal of the article, a number of general scientific approaches and methods were used: analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, comparison, structural-logical method, as well as special and empirical methods - scientific abstraction, elements of SWOT and comparative analysis.Results. Educational migration and international academic mobility of students are essentially close, mostly identical concepts. However, the migration of students can occur under the influence of a slightly different system of factors (exogenous and endogenous, global and national), because it involves not only studying in foreign higher education institutions, but also going abroad, finding a place of work and permanent residence. The article emphasizes that among the motivating factors, it is the improvement of the future material situation thanks to receiving a quality education at a prestigious university that occupies a prominent place, because it makes it possible to get a well-paid job in a developed country. This is especially true for students from poor countries who do not have such prospects at home. Restraining factors are language and psychological difficulties, lack of funds for study and accommodation, logistical and bureaucratic problems, etc. The challenges of the 20s of the 21st century were also the coronavirus pandemic and unprovoked Russian-Ukrainian aggression. These global factors caused significant changes in the migration policy of developed countries, which are the main recipients of educational migrants, and worsened the economic conditions for migration. Many university curricula provide online teaching for international students, and the geography of educational migration increasingly focuses on a group of the safest and most stable destinations.Prospects. Further research should be focused on finding ways to improve the effectiveness of international academic mobility programs in today’s conditions of global instability and technological development.

THE ART OF BEING THE HUMAN OF PRINCIPLE: REMEMBRANCE OF OLGA VAVILOVA

The memorial article is in honor to the personality of Olga Ivanivna Vavilova, who was born and grew as a specialist of the highest qualification, the candidate of pedagogical sciences, docent of Pedagogics department, being constantly more than 40 years under the sign of Odesa I .I. Mechnikov National University. And by her devoted working she succeeded and gained authority both in teaching and assisting position and later as the Head of trade union committee of the alma-mater, actively caring of a high ratio of the only one classical university of the South of Ukraine with a 160 years history among countries and foreign higher educational institutions with the administration and rectorate. Being initiative and active person, Olga Vavilova together with the editorial board (M. Podrezova, M. Sherban, N. Jurgelaytys) founded “They are Originally from the University” with the purpose to promote the achievements of Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University via popularization a wide range of creative interests of its fully talented employees. In an accompanied foreword for the collection (2012–2019) under the title “Ne Hlibom Yedynym...” Olga Vavilova presented the main motto of the edition “There are a lot of employees in the university, whose talent and creative interest is broader than just occupation. Honest word, that gives optimism and spiritual power, will find a grateful feedback in the hearts of all enthusiasts of beauty in our opinion. So that’s this collection have all the chances to become an original, even now modest, contribution to the common heritage of spiritual existence of Ukrainian culture”. And it became true. Unfortunately, the collection withdrew in 2020. Still, the impact of Olga Vavilova in the life of Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University is modest but remarkable and important.

Managing Transformations in Higher Education in Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities

The aim of the article is to study, identify and analyze the problems that arise in the context of transformation processes in higher education in Ukraine, also identifying the areas of research that remain understudied. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by higher education institutions (HEIs) of Ukraine during the transformation, and their comparison with similar processes in foreign HEIs. To achieve the set aim, the method of thematic analysis was used. This method is usable for systematic identification, classification and analysis of the main problems that arise in Ukrainian HEIs, taking into account the existing research of Ukrainian scholars. In addition, a secondary study was undertaken to collect additional data for further classification and categorization. The article provides information on the main challenges that arise in HEIs of Ukraine within the framework of their transformation processes, and compares them with similar phenomena in foreign HEIs. This creates a basic framework for understanding the main aspects that need attention in the context of the transformation of higher education in Ukraine. In addition, the article highlights specific challenges that have a limited amount of research in the scientific literature of Ukraine, which paves the way for further research in this direction. These results are of practical importance for further research on the challenges associated with transformation processes in Ukrainian HEIs, as well as for filling gaps in scientific research. This involves moving on to the practical aspects of addressing these challenges and developing effective solutions. Potential areas for further research may include the creation of a comprehensive, holistic approach to the management of transformation processes or a separate consideration of each challenge, taking into account the unique context of higher education institutions in Ukraine.

DIGITAL MARKETING AND BRANDING OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UKRAINE AND EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

The article substantiates the relevance of digital communications at this stage of development of human society in general and higher education in particular. Attention is focused on such a tool for attracting and retaining customers in the long term as branding. Accordingly, the purpose of the publication is to study the meaning and results of the practical use of digital marketing and branding in the development of the higher education segment in Ukraine and European countries. The author emphasized that in modern conditions, the online presence of Higher Education Institutions in the media environment is gaining priority, which is especially relevant in the conditions of today's uncontrolled multi-crises, such as Covid-19 and the military aggression of the Russian Federation. , launched against Ukraine in 2022. To achieve the goal, general scientific methods were used: statistical and calculation-mathematical, with the help of which all the necessary initial information for digital and educational analytics was formed; theoretical - for the development of a conceptual scheme of digital marketing and branding of higher education based on an integration approach; analysis - to assess the presence of domestic and foreign higher education institutions in social networks, which are one of the channels of digital marketing communications; graphic method for the purpose of developing a conceptual scheme of integration of digital marketing and branding of higher education institutions. The main results of the research, representing a scientific novelty, were: identification of the popularity of marketing communication channels of domestic and foreign higher education institutions; determining the role of influencers in digital marketing and branding, positioning and promotion of HEIs in the market of educational services; substantiation of the main metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of digital marketing communications and branding of higher education institutions. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the possibility of their implementation in higher education at the current stage of development of higher education in Ukraine.

Interaction of the National Library of Ukraine Named After V. I. Vernadskyi with Higher Education Institutions in the Context of Information Technology

One of the most important areas of modernization of the entire library and information sphere of the country is the establishment of close interaction of domestic libraries with higher education institutions. The aim of the article is to disclose the main trends and directions of fruitful cooperation of V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine with domestic and foreign institutions of higher education. The methodological basis of the article was formed by a complex of general scientific and special methods of scientific research. The principle of unity of interconnection with modern conditions is used; normative and alternative approaches; methods of analysis, source search, cognitive, structural-functional, descriptive, synthesis. The scientific novelty is to argue the diversification interaction of the V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine with domestic and foreign institutions of higher education as an invasive process in the near future by the following vectors: change of practice strategies and internship programs; V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine participation in competitions of student scientific works; Qualitative modification in the field of advanced training (V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine as a base for teachers of profile higher education institutions and vice versa profile higher education institutions – base for V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine specialists) and others. Conclusions. The impact of globalization and dynamic information technology of society requires acceleration of integration processes, modernization of structure and qualitative strategy of interaction between the educational services market and the labor market, so 1) it is necessary to develop optimal forms of interaction on partnerships between profile higher education institutions and V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine at a rapid rate Communications through the enrichment of interaction methods, diversification of platforms (forums, meetings, round tables, etc.), 3) rationally spread the best experience of both domestic interaction and foreign. The interaction of V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine with higher education institutions is constructively developed in such tested areas as international cooperation, cooperation, partnership, integration, coordination and cooperation. International cooperation of V. I Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine with foreign higher education institutions is implemented through traditional document exchange, joint organization and active participation in scientific conferences, membership in the editorial boards of periods of professional publications. The promising direction of development of information service is the V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine partner interaction with the libraries of leading domestic higher education institutions.

Exploring international brand alliances between local and foreign higher education institutions: an empirical study of sub-degree students

PurposeThis study empirically investigates the influence of students' brand attitudes and perceptions of brand fit on their study intention vis-à-vis international brand alliances and individual brands after alliance.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modelling (SEM) was used in data analysis, and a questionnaire was administered to a sample of sub-degree business management students recruited from a self-financing higher education institution in Hong Kong.FindingsThe results indicate that students' prior attitudes towards the brands of foreign and local institutions and their perceptions of brand fit positively affect their study intention, providing evidence that post-attitudes towards individual brands fully mediate the relationship between attitudes towards international brand alliances and study intention towards individual institutions.Originality/valueInternational brand alliances between higher education institutions are becoming increasingly important. In Hong Kong, despite the emerging trend of collaboration between foreign and local universities, an evaluation of the effect of international brand alliances on study intention has been seriously overlooked.

Technology Transfer in Foreign Higher Education Institutions: The Example of Catholic University of Leuven

The convergence of the scientific, educational and business sectors requires the search for new models and tools for the transfer of technology from the university environment to the work of enterprises in the real sector of the economy. On the example of the Catholic University of Leuven, approaches to the commercialization of the results of the intellectual activity of universities abroad are considered. It is shown that the active development of its own technology transfer center, which implements, among other things, initiatives in the field of mergers and acquisitions, has allowed KU Leuven to achieve outstanding results in creating its own innovation environment and take leading positions in the global rankings of world universities. The results obtained can be successfully transferred to the practice of Russian universities.

Supporting Learning Mobility with Student Data Harmonisation - A European Perspective

Digitalisation promotes online education, internationalisation and student mobility. Based on the Bologna process and the European higher education area, learning mobility has been successful under Erasmus and other similar initiatives. However, a key issue for students and universities is that a significant amount of time is spent on the manual labour involved in the process of applying to degree programs overseas. It is therefore essential for higher education institutions to better exploit the potential of technology and Web 2.0 to enable a secure exchange of evidence during application for degree programs and academic courses in foreign Higher Education Institutions, as well as applying for study grants and obtaining recognition for academic and other types of studies. Harmonisation of the student data is a key initial step for enabling such exchange. In this study, an approach to a secured exchange of education evidence is instrumented under the H2020 project Digital Europe for All (DE4A). Existing semantic standards for Web 2.0 applications, core vocabularies for public service data and semantic assets from existing best practices such as W3C, ISA2 core vocabularies, and Europass data model are used to curate data models that allow the exchange of a higher education diploma, secondary education diploma and information of special needs (disability, large family), which is required by students when requesting study grants (waive of tuition fees). The semantic interoperability agreements are established cross-border through these data models called canonical evidences. The canonical evidences are tested with the national data services of three countries, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain. The final data models are implemented in XML Schema format that could be used by any educational organisation intending to use trusted public service databases within Europe to automatically retrieve information on students’ degrees. The validity of the canonical evidences is tested on two pilot occasions within the DE4A project. The outcome of this study summarises the procedural requirements for evidences when applying for a higher degree program and seeking grants. Furthermore, it resulted in verified canonical evidence data models that fulfil the procedural requirements for applying for studying abroad.

PROBLEMS AND WAYS TO MANAGE EDUCATIONAL (EDUCATIONAL) MIGRATION AND ACADEMIC MOBILITY IN ISRAEL

The article shows the negative situation in the field of migration of highly qualified labor resources to Israel, the so-called ,,brain drain". The theoretical analysis of sociological and scientific literature was used as the methods of this study. The work is a theoretical analysis of the causes and characteristics of the educational migration of students to study at foreign higher educational institutions, as well as academic mobility, leading to the loss of highly specialized specialists by the State of Israel. The methodology used includes the collection, synthesis and analysis of data, logical methods of cognition that allow the author to find a solution to this problem based on logical conclusions, as well as a comparison method. In the process of analyzing the available data from leading academic studies from Israel and other countries, the author draws conclusions and also makes recommendations for creating an innovative, comprehensive and original economic model that will lead to a partial solution of the phenomenon under discussion.

Электронное образование в зарубежных высших учебных заведениях: критерии и оценки

E-education is characterized by dynamic development all over the world, and therefore the mechanisms for assessing its quality do not have time to adapt to the current state in the educational environment. This study focuses on the experience of ensuring the quality of e-education in higher education institutions in Europe and Latin America. The article highlights the approaches that ensure the quality of e-education, as well as an analysis of the policy of universities involved in this area. It was revealed that external agencies for ensuring the quality of education occupy an important position as a supervisory authority in foreign higher education institutions. The process of developing a quality assurance system is characterized by openness and dynamism, therefore it needs to be integrated into the internationalization of education programs and specifically into e-learning. Assessment of the quality of education involves problematic issues, therefore, this phenomenon should be comprehensively investigated.

The Essence of the Professional Training of Elementary School Teachers in the Context of Society Informatisation

This article studies the problems of the essence of the professional training of elementary school teachers in the context of society informatisation. It is specified that the development of the scientific and technological progress incites to the information and communications technology onrush. It is noted that the educational reform is currently being implemented in Ukraine. The definitions of the concepts ‘competence’, ‘responsibility’ and ‘informational competence’ are established. The author outlines the publications of the foreign and national researchers of the problem raised. It is found out that digital competence is supported by digital literacy. It is accentuated that a future elementary school teacher should use the modern technology, have a high level of digital competence formedness. It is studied that the foreign higher educational institutions had experiments conducted on the use of platforms for online meetings and websites development at the beginning of the XXI century. It is indicated that the skill to interact in different environments, to share the knowledge, to form a new communication, to correct the information is one of the advantages of the information and communications technology from the students` viewpoint. The author emphasises that the outbreak of COVID-19 incited lecturers and teachers at higher educational institutions to arrange the distance education as an alternative to the intramural form of study. It is ascertained that students appeared to be ready to develop their own pedagogical competence during their online education. The article shows that digital competence includes three measurers: technical skills, cognitive skills and ethical knowledge. The author outlines the ways for forming digital competence in attendees of educational institutions, presents some educational programs, e-sources that an elementary school teacher can use when organising the educational process. It appears that the factor of successful use of the information-communications technology is an adequate number of computer laboratories and appliances, broadband Internet access.

Digital-методики у навчанні іноземної мови: впровадження зарубіжного досвіду в практику вітчизняних ЗВО

The article examines the features of modern digital-methods used in foreign language teaching in higher education institutions of foreign countries with the possibility of implementing such methods in foreign language teaching of students in domestic higher education institutions. Research allows us to note that in the process of learning a foreign language in higher education institutions in today's conditions modern digital methods are being used, which facilitates the process of teaching educational material to students. Modern digital methods of teaching foreign languages to students are reaching a significantly new level, as it is influenced by the digitalization of educational services, which shows that student learning cannot be effective without the use of interactive tools in the educational process. It is worth noting that, despite the fact that higher education institutions are actively implementing digital methods in the process of learning foreign languages, traditional teaching methods should not be abandoned and also actively used. Practice shows that an important role in the organization of educational and cognitive activities of students in learning a foreign language is played by interactive technology "Learning Management System", which offers students to use such free platforms as ClassDojo and Edmodo. In the educational process, the Google Classroom platform is also used, which allows students to receive learning materials by downloading them from a local or cloud drive. On the basis of the Municipal Establishment “Kharkiv Humanitarian Pedagogical Academy” of Kharkiv Regional Council, Uzhhorod National University and Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University, foreign language teaching is conducted using modern information and communication and interactive technologies, namely teachers use such online platforms like Zoom and Google-classroom, digital tools Skype and Viber. According to the changes in the characteristics of foreign language teaching demonstrated by foreign higher education institutions, Ukrainian higher education institutions should also learn from their experience, constantly researching how modern digital methods of foreign language teaching are changing under the influence of digitalization of education.

HELP AS A LIFESTYLE: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

Introduction. The volunteering movement for young people provides them with opportunities to learn and realize themselves through the provision of assistance both to the individual and to society as a whole. Considering the complex state of the political, economic, and social spheres, the reform of the pension system, the introduction of a technological approach to the theory and practice of social work, etc., many scientists and practitioners in Ukraine have turned their professional attention to volunteering as an important means of self-realization of young people. The available scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists make it possible to get acquainted with the main conceptual approaches to the organization of the volunteer movement in Ukraine, with some theoretical aspects of this problem, with the practical experience of organizing volunteer schools, conducting trainings, implementing volunteer programs in various regions, specific forms of work of volunteers, tested in practice. Goal. The purpose of the article is a theoretical study of the psychological structure of volunteering as a means of self-realization of student youth. The results. Based on the analysis of the literature, we managed to find out that when a person is included in a group of volunteers, he usually has his own motivation, goals, needs and factors. For successful self-realization in volunteering, it is necessary to clearly understand the motives for engaging in this activity, one’s own abilities and skills, etc. Today’s youth has one rather significant advantage compared to even the youth of the early 90s of the last century. They can freely travel abroad, study in foreign higher education institutions – generally have unhindered access to the treasures of world culture and science. It is quite interesting that relatively few modern students and young professionals use the chance to learn about the world personally, and not from books or television. Meanwhile, there is quite a lot of information about exchanges and studying abroad today on the Internet. True, in most cases it is quite difficult to get into a study or exchange program on the first try, but it is quite easy for students to take part in an international volunteer program.

THE PLACE AND ROLE OF EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The article is focused on the role of exchange programs in the professional development of higher education academics. Academic mobility is important for the personal and professional development of the academics, as it puts them in the conditions of analysis and resolution of life situations from the standpoint of their own and other cultures. Introduction. The domestic system of higher education is undergoing a path of renewal, aimed at the internationalization of higher education and cultural integration of teachers from different countries, improving the quality of higher education according to international educational standards. The integration of Ukraine's higher education into the world educational space and the consequent development of international human capital exchanges need to be modernized, including the system of academic mobility in the higher education system. Every year, academic mobility expands the number of participants, both at the expense of domestic and foreign higher education institutions. This trend allows Ukraine to face global economic challenges on the one hand, and on the other hand, the human capital of people who see prospects for further work abroad is being lost. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to determine the role of exchange programs in the professional development of a teacher of higher education Methods. Research methods. Theoretical and empirical research methods were used to solve the tasks. Theoretical: analysis, synthesis, classification, generalization, comparison. Results. It was found that academic mobility is a productive opportunity for a high school teachers independently form their own educational trajectory within educational standards, choose educational and scientific areas according to their abilities, create joint international projects and research programs. We found that the main factors hindering the development of international activities of higher education and, in particular, the academic mobility of teachers are the following: limited financial resources of educational institutions; significant differences in curricula and programs in the Free Economic Zone of different countries; poor language training of most teachers and staff of the university; insufficient level of development of teacher mobility; lack of bilateral agreements between countries; low popularity of scientific works of university staff abroad, etc Originality. The scientific novelty of the study is to highlight the search for ways to optimize in the process of difficulties in determining the possibilities of academic mobility; separation of professional knowledge, skills, the development of which provides academic mobility. Conclusion. We came to the conclusion that it is necessary to improve the development of intra-university regulatory and legal support for academic mobility, which must take into account the specifics of educational institutions. Thus, legislative and regulatory support for academic mobility should include updating state legislation on higher education and multifaceted support for academic mobility.

Jagiellonianism in Poland and Ukraine as a factor of university education and a cultural and historical phenomenon

The relevance of the research topic consists in the necessity of a comprehensive study of the educational and scientific activities of the departments of musicology of Krakow and Lviv universities during the first half of the twentieth century in the context of coverage of the interaction experience between Ukrainian and foreign higher education institutions so to determine in such way the features and values of the Ukrainian music science in the European scientific and educational space. The purpose of the research is to discover and to analyze the creative activity of the departments of musicology at the Krakow and Lviv Universities in the context of Jagellonism through the consideration of the principles of European musical academic education since the establishment of these institutions in 1911-1912 and till the beginning of the XXI century. The scientific novelty of the research consists in finding out the leading role of Z. Jachimecky and A. Chybi?ski in the formation and development of national musicological schools in Poland and Ukraine as inheritors of the cultural genetic code of Jagiellonism. That cultural genetic code consisted of special attention to the inter-Slavic relations within the Western-Eastern cultural heritage.

Strategy for Implementing Immersive Technologies in the Professional Training Process of Future Designers

The article is devoted to the formulation of a strategy for studying immersive technologies in the professional training process of future designers. To formulate the strategy, we reviewed current research in the field of design education on the use of augmented or virtual reality. Based on the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, the features of implementing the study of immersive technologies in the process of professional training of designers are described. There were reviewed educational programs of leading Ukrainian and foreign higher educational institutions in the specialty “design” using SWOT analysis. The strategy for studying augmented reality technology is formulated on the example of the educational program “Graphic Design”. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that immersive technologies can be successfully implemented in higher education institutions with a developed infrastructure, qualified personnel and students with sufficiently developed multimedia competence. The future prospects of the study are connected with the conduction of an experimental study in order to find out the effectiveness of applying the proposed strategy for the implementation of immersive technologies on the example of the educational program “Graphic Design”.