Pedagogical Staff Research Articles

ORGANIZATION OF THE PROCESS OF USING THE INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL BOARD IN THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Our study was conducted in the context of martial law in the country and is aimed at finding ways to overcome the negative factors of distance learning. There is a large number of tools for successful virtual learning, many methods and ways to activate students, create the most comfortable atmosphere, the effect of direct participation and communication between teachers and students, regardless of their geographical location. The article focuses on the specifics of using an interactive virtual whiteboard in modern educational settings. The goal is to create a real, clear, practical project for the implementation of an innovative tool – a virtual whiteboard – that will help improve the efficiency of work and student engagement in active, interactive learning, as well as promote interaction between teachers and students, and increase student motivation to learn. The study was conducted in several stages, namely: 1) clear tasks and goals were identified to maximise the effectiveness of further project development; 2) a map of resources that will be needed at the stage of project implementation (team of specialists, computers/servers, access to databases, trainers/teachers, analysts, time and resources) was analysed and developed; 3) a clear calendar schedule was developed with the calculation of specific time periods for each stage of the project; 4) much attention is paid to the problematic issues that can certainly be encountered on the way to implementing our tasks (financial constraints, insufficient training of participants in the educational process, compliance with changes in the curriculum, access to interactive whiteboards, problems with data security and confidentiality); 5) effecient methods of testing and evaluating the effectiveness of the project "Using an Interactive Virtual Whiteboard in the Educational Space" are proposed. Implementation of the project requires a well-organised process and cooperation among all stakeholders. According to our calculations, the project has a high chance of success in implementation and will help improve the skills of both students and the scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PROVIDING CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

The article defines the most important aspects of the continuous professional development of pedagogical workers of the institution of professional preliminary higher education in the modern educational space. The need to develop modern approaches to professional development in accordance with current legislation is substantiated. The procedure for organizing and conducting professional development of pedagogical staff of an educational institution is described. The importance of continuous continuous development of a teacher throughout his life to ensure the quality of education regarding the training of a modern competitive specialist is determined.

Evaluation of University’s Place in the Adult Education Ecosystem

The authors of the present paper conducted a comprehensive analysis of university place in the ecosystem of adult education, based on its characteristic functions, priorities of activity and emerging tensions. The participation of universities in the professional training of adults is analyzed. The research focus is projected on the assessment of the situation at the institutional (a university as a social institution) and organizational level (a university as a specific institution of higher education). A discussion of the prospects for transforming the place of higher institution in the ecosystem of adult education is presented. The study was conducted using a semiformalized interview method (n=36) with representatives of the commercial and public sector occupying key positions (heads and top management of universities, corporate universities, educational consulting organizations, providers of non-formal education services, etc.). Main results. Several points of university positioning in the structure of adult education ecosystem are identified: 1) the university is the core of the educational ecosystem and holds this status; 2) the university occupies the central place of the educational ecosystem, but can lose this status by certain actions or inaction; 3) the university is not the core of the educational ecosystem and should not be; 4) the university is not the core of the educational ecosystem, but could become it. According to most experts, universities occupy a central place in the ecosystem of adult education and have a high potential to retain leadership positions, provided that the educational material is relevant and meets the demands of the labor market. At the same time, it is important to consider that some participants of the educational ecosystem (online platforms, corporate universities and others) are rapidly increasing their influence and implementing large-scale educational programs for the population. Universities, having a high level of public trust and being mainly responsible for fundamental professional education, are interested in accumulating the advantages of other participants of the educational ecosystem. It is optimal to present the university as a central hub of educational practices for the population, accumulating the advantages of other actors of the adult education ecosystem. The article is addressed to administrative and managerial staff of universities, representatives of executive authorities and the real sector of the economy, scientific and pedagogical staff and graduate students seeking to study lifelong learning of adults.

NEW SPHERE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE "ONE HEALTH": SCIENTIFIC ORIENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

The aim of the study. Based on the analysis of the sources of scientific information, scientific and methodical approaches of the "One Health" concept, justify and develop the "One Health" certificate program for training and continuous professional development of specialists in the field of public health in order to solve complex interdisciplinary problems in the health care field. Materials and methods. The methods of system approach and system analysis, bibliosemantic, historical method, comparative analysis and conceptual modelling were used. Research results and discussion. Taking into account world experience, the joint efforts of the leading scientific and pedagogical staff of the departments of the Bogomolets National Medical University, certificate program "One Health" was created for the training and re-training of public health specialists, which consists of 5 interrelated content modules: Zooanthroponous and transmissible infectious diseases: new, traditional, imported; Food safety and one health in the "human-animal-plant-environment" system; Contribution to changes in the one health by industrial activity and environmental pollution; Climate changes on planet Earth in the context of impact on one health; The problem of resistance to antimicrobial drugs in the treatment of humans and animals and its consequences. The new educational program is aimed at preserving and strengthening the health of the population (with the joint efforts of health care systems, veterinary medicine, the State Service of Ukraine On Food Safety And Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP), the phytosanitary service and the State Environmental inspectorate of Ukraine). Conclusions. Training under the certificate program will allow students to learn the concept of "One Health", to form an understanding of the cooperation of WHO, FAO, UNEP and WOAH in the context of "human-animal-plant-environment", aimed at the integration and practical implementation of "One Health" concept on a global, regional and national levels.

FORMATION OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "INTEGRATED SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC COURSE «MY WORLD» WITHIN THE NATIONAL EDWEY PLATFORM

The article is devoted to the formation of social competence of children with complex developmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, childhood schizophrenia) and raising the level of professional, inclusive competence of specialists, social educators of rehabilitation centres and other special institutions working with this category of wards. The article highlights a number of legislative documents on professional development of pedagogical staff, identifies free Ukrainian learning platforms for representatives of the educational community (EdWey, EdEra, Prometheus, WiseCow, Ukrainian Google Team, EduHub, Coursera, PostNauka). Based on the analysis of educational content from these educational platforms, the main directions and topics of the curricula of in-service training courses covering aspects of inclusive practice, features of inclusive education, practice-oriented approaches to working with children with developmental disabilities, including in wartime, are presented. The article highlights training courses for parents and representatives of children with developmental disabilities that contribute to the development of inclusive competence, open up opportunities for expanding the correctional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for correct and effective work with children with developmental disabilities. The deficit of advanced training courses for social workers and specialists working with children with complex developmental disorders is outlined. The content of the author's "Integrated social and artistic course "My world" for children with complex developmental disorders" as an opportunity for advanced training of pedagogical and social workers within the National Edwey Platform is revealed, the results of students' training / check for the period of study are highlighted.

Modern Approaches to the Development of Leadership Qualities among Academic and Pedagogical Staff: The Role of Management in Education

Modern Approaches to the Development of Leadership Qualities among Academic and Pedagogical Staff: The Role of Management in Education

Enhancing adherence to recommended food practices in Norwegian kindergartens: The role of knowledge and application of national guidelines for food and meals

Aim: This study sought to investigate the relationship between knowledge and the practical application (including grocery lists, meal plans and food-related pedagogical plans) of Norwegian national guidelines for food and meals in kindergartens, together with the quality of food served in adherence to these guidelines. The study also examined the frequency of daily meals provided and the quality of food served. Moreover, it explored whether pedagogical staff’s knowledge of these guidelines was linked to their practical application. Method: Data were collected from 324 kindergarten staff members by means of a web-based questionnaire distributed to both public and private kindergartens in Norway between 2018 and 2020. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were employed to explore associations between pedagogical staff knowledge of the content of national guidelines and food quality in line with national guidelines. Results: Of the 324 participating kindergartens, two-thirds were private providers and one-third were public. A total of 155 kindergartens were in eastern Norway, 41 in mid-Norway, 50 in the west, 48 in the south and 26 in northern Norway. The study found that pedagogical staff’s knowledge and the use of national guidelines were positively associated with better food quality and adherence to guidelines for food and meals in kindergartens. In addition, the frequency of daily meals provided by kindergartens was associated with food quality. Conclusions: An association was found between pedagogical staff’s knowledge and application of national guidelines for food and meals, and the quality of food served in adherence to these guidelines. In addition, a correlation was observed between the frequency of meals provided by a kindergarten and food quality. These findings suggest that stressing the development of a better understanding of the content of national guidelines for food and meals could potentially enhance food and meal practices in kindergartens, but further research to explore this possibility is warranted.

DEVELOPING THE PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE OF GERMAN TEACHERS (EXPERIENCE OF TU BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG)

Problem statement. Under the influence of European integration, globalisation and with the aim of building a single European higher education area, an important task for Ukrainian educators is to study the practical experience of foreign colleagues, in particular, in improving the pedagogical competence of teachers in higher technical education institutions. This study aims to investigate the issue of improving the pedagogical competence of teachers at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg (where one of the authors is studying under a double degree programme). Given the high standards set by German society for teachers responsible for training young professionals, we consider it necessary to analyse in detail the features of the current system of teacher training in Germany in order to be able to improve the Ukrainian system of training/retraining of scientific and pedagogical staff for higher technical education institutions. The purpose of the article is to investigate the professional development path that German teachers go through; and to analyse the innovative methods and programmes that help them become not only specialists in their field, but also effective teachers. Through this research, we aim to contribute to the understanding of the education process in Germany and to identify practices that may be useful in the context of improving higher education in Ukraine. Conclusions. The developed German system of retraining and professional up-skilling of pedagogical staff (represented by state academies/in-service training institutes and special centres of teacher education within universities) is aimed at comprehensive support of teaching staff for their continuous professional growth as civil servants responsible for the quality training of young professionals for the needs of the leading EU state. It is important to note the urgent need to use the achievements of German experience in practical training and professional up-skilling of teachers in the Ukrainian system of training and retraining of pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff in the field of professional pre-university and higher education. The analysis of the process of improving the pedagogical competence of teachers at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg gives grounds to assert that this task is key to ensuring quality education in higher education institutions. It is worth emphasising that the TU Bergakademie Freiberg actively invests in programmes for the professional development of its teachers. These programmes cover various aspects, ranging from technical updates to pedagogical innovations. The combination of professional up-skilling courses for teachers and supervision of students' internships is a clear indication of the dual form of education that is well organised in German society and is currently being actively implemented in Ukraine.

Improving motivation systems for scientific and pedagogical staff in Kazakhstani universities: Insights and recommendations

Relevance. The effectiveness of education hinges significantly on the quality and motivation of teachers, making the study of motivation systems in higher education crucial. Purpose. The purpose of this research is to comprehensively analyse the existing motivation systems for scientific and pedagogical personnel in Kazakhstani universities. It aims to assess current levels of teacher satisfaction and formulate targeted recommendations to strengthen motivation strategies within the academic sector. Methodology. The study employs a multifaceted approach including synthesis, comparative analysis, economic and statistical methods, and interpretation of data sourced from the Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan. Additionally, insights are derived from an Internet survey conducted via Google Forms to capture diverse perspectives from university faculty. Results. Analysis reveals nuanced dynamics in motivational factors among university teachers in Kazakhstan, highlighting varying levels of satisfaction across demographic groups and academic disciplines. Key findings underscore the importance of enhancing career advancement opportunities and implementing robust recognition mechanisms to foster teaching excellence. Aligning institutional objectives with individual aspirations emerges as critical for promoting a motivated and engaged academic workforce. Conclusions. To effectively enhance motivation among university teachers in Kazakhstan, tailored strategies are recommended, including performance-based incentives, targeted professional development initiatives, and supportive work environments conducive to teaching innovation. Keywords: motivation system; digital education practices; professional development; work environment; labour behaviour

Training of scientific and pedagogical staff in higher education institutions: quality and requirements

This research addresses the crucial aspect of preparing scientific and pedagogical professionals in higher education institutions, focusing on their professional development and alignment with contemporary requirements. In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, understanding the current state and adapting to emerging needs are paramount. The primary aim of this study is to explore and analyze the current trends and modern requirements for scientific and pedagogical workers in higher education institutions. This qualitative research relies on evaluative judgments presented in contemporary scientific literature. The work uses content analysis, thematic and comparison. The results reveal the significance and diversity of approaches in preparing scientific and pedagogical professionals in higher education. The analysis emphasizes the need for adaptation to the requirements of the modern educational landscape in the context of modern Master’s training. system. In the conclusion, the research underscores the importance of ongoing professional development for scientific and pedagogical professionals to meet the challenges of the dynamic educational environment. While acknowledging the role of technology, the study challenges the notion that it is the sole driver of educational development. It also highlights the continued relevance of traditional pedagogical methods and the importance of professionalism in the evolving values of educational practitioners.

Social and health Problems of the contemporary World, Background and Perspectives

The current volume of the Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention Journal is devoted to diverse social and health problems, defining the causes of these problems and finding solutions. The authors of the contributions are scientists, experts, and scientific and pedagogical staff from universities and research institutes. In the modern era, we are confronted with an array of social and health challenges that demand urgent attention and innovative solutions.

Digital Resources and Technologies for Improvement of Educational Process in Ukraine

The contemporary system of higher education necessitates the application of digital resources and technologies. The aim of the research is to manifest the impact of digitalization on the educational process and to outline their incorporation into teaching practices. The descriptive study was applied that is based on the participants’ behaviors, or perceptions of digital resources and technologies used. The following methods were implemented: surveys; observations; content analysis; semi-structured interviews; and questionnaires. Over 60 recent scientific works were selected to evaluate the problem of using digital resources and technologies for improvement of educational process. The research was conducted among 43 instructors of educational institutions. The findings showed that instructors use digital resources and technologies extensively. On the basis of average calculated index, it was concluded that Google Docs, communication tools, smartphone apps, Learning Management systems, games, presentation software, online assessment, AI tools are most effective. Digital resources and technologies are characterized by a number of advantages oriented towards improvement of the educational process. It was found that digital tools are incorporated through a number of techniques and strategies: demonstration, collaborative learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and digital games. Instructors stated that they use interactive lecture, peer learning, and simulation-based learning less frequently. The choice of techniques and strategies depends on the course or lesson, educational objectives, students’ needs, and possible challenges which instructors may face. The study outcomes can be used to elaborate funding decisions, curriculum development or teachers’ professional development for formation of digital skills among academic and pedagogical staff.

The Concept of Judicial Activity during Special Periods

The article traces the main stages of formation and development of the Department of Organization of Judicial and Law Enforcement Activities, established at the Russian State University of Judgment in 1998. The creation of the department has opened a new stage in the study and teaching of disciplines, the development of which is a prerequisite for the professional training of a lawyer – judicial activity, law enforcement and judicial authorities, prosecutorial activity, human rights and law enforcement activities, enforcement proceedings. The decisive contribution of the founder of the department, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Military Board of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, retired Colonel-General of Justice Nikolay Alexandrovich Petukhov to the definition of tasks and areas of work of the department, to the creation and development of the concept of training law students, to the formation of scientific and pedagogical staff, to achieving significant success in professional retraining and professional development of judges. The article reveals the main pages of the history of the department as a center for studying the problems of organizing judicial and law enforcement activities in one of the few educational organizations in the country, the military training center at which trains reserve officers in military accounting specialties of the legal profile and reserve sergeants. The concept of judicial activity in special periods is argued, reflecting the experience of the department»s staff in solving current problems of legal science in the context of the revival of the sovereign statehood of Russia and the affirmation of the inviolability of its democratic foundation, the modernization of the economic, political, cultural, social and legal foundations and institutions of Russian society.

ПРОФЕСІЙНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ВИКЛАДАЧІВ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ В УМОВАХ НЕФОРМАЛЬНОЇ ТА ІНФОРМАЛЬНОЇ ОСВІТИ: ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ПРАКТИКИ

The article analyzes innovative practices of professional development of higher education teachers in non-formal and informal education. The relevance of the problem under study is substantiated in the context of instability and uncertainty. It is emphasized that the continuous professional development of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions is an important component of the professionalization of teaching staff in the field of adult education. It is substantiated that non-formal and informal components of education contribute to the professional development of teachers. The essence of innovations as a tool for the professionalization of teachers in the context of non-formal and informal education, which contribute to professional development, is analyzed. The innovations developed at the theoretical and practical levels of scientific research are characterized. The analysis of individual innovations aimed at promoting the professional development of pedagogical and scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions (on the example of the initiatives of the Department of Andragogy of the Ivan Ziaziun Institute of Pedagogical and Adult Education of the NAES of Ukraine) is carried out. The expediency of expanding the network of centers of andragogical teaching excellence is actualized. Attention is focused, in particular, on the testing of author's trainings and professional development programs, the educational initiative «Corporate Training Cluster», the creation of virtual project teams, the development and implementation of thematic video content, and the testing of scientific and methodological support for the professionalization of andragogues. The significance of the proposed innovations for the professional development of university teachers is outlined and the feasibility of their further implementation in non-formal and informal education is substantiated.

PRACTICAL APPROACH IN DELIVERING THEME "AUTONOMIC REFLEXES AND THEIR CLINICAL APPLICATION" AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY, POLTEVE STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

In the system of higher medical education, physiology is a fundamental discipline and occupies an important place in the system of training highly qualified medical specialists. In the system of higher medical education, physiology stands as a cornerstone discipline, holding a pivotal role in shaping the competencies of future medical professionals. The scientific and pedagogical staff at the Department of Physiology, Poltava State Medical University, is dedicated to nurturing students' capacity to analyze and synthesize both theoretical and practical knowledge, laying the groundwork for clinical acumen in future specialists. This article presents a hands-on approach to teaching the topic "Autonomic Reflexes and Their Clinical Applications" within the contemporary educational landscape, targeting second-year master's and first-year bachelor's students. Highlighting the practical significance of this topic in the future medical practice, it underscores how mastering autonomic reflexes equips students with the skills to influence internal organ activity and administer emergency medical care. Such an approach not only fosters student engagement with the subject matter but also cultivates a deeper appreciation for physiology as a whole. The article outlines the instructional principles, spanning from theoretical discourse to practical exercises, emphasizing the integral role of physiology in higher medical education. By advocating for the study of physiology as a foundational science, the article underscores its role in fostering interdisciplinary integration and shaping clinical reasoning—an essential aspect of quality medical training in today's educational landscape.

Interaction of Educational Communities of Higher Education in the University Scientific Area

The relevance of the article is predetermined by the need to find new resources for the development of the university scientific area and identify opportunities for its qualitative improvement. The purpose of the work is to determine the basis for the typology of the interaction of university educational communities and to define the basic features of the scientific concept of the organisation of the university scientific area in the Ural Federal District as a representative scientific and educational model of higher education in the macro-region. The dominant theoretical approaches are community-based, resource-based, typological approach. The object of the study is the interaction of the community of research and pedagogical staff (RPS), the student community and the community of administrative staff (AS), the subject is the resources of educational communities in universities of the macroregion. The empirical base consists of mass questionnaire regional and Russian surveys, materials of expert interviews, and statistical data. An approach to the study of RPS, AS and students as traditional, virtual, and digital communities is proposed. The analysis of the prerequisites for interaction and the specifics of each of the identified communities allowed us to reveal the most acute problems preventing their integration into the unified university scientific space of the macroregion. It is shown that the unbalanced ratio of the number of representatives of communities in general and by region of the district, and the bureaucratization of university activities have a negative impact. It is noted that contradictions in the goal-setting of communities in research activity create a situation of interpersonal disunity. The study of research practices revealed the need to formalize the status of the “personnel reserve of science”, the dissemination of innovative practices of large universities, the organization of a unified system of regional investment in student science, the inclusion of regions in the sphere of influence of world-class research and educational centers. Four groups of problem areas are identified as typological bases of scientific interaction: the number of participants in communications; the chronotopе of scientific interaction; motivation, opportunities and positions in science; the nature of interaction. The interpretation of the resource potential of the university scientific area and the communities interacting in it is proposed. The main features of the conception of the university scientific area of the macro-region as a specific social ecosystem are defined.

Soul with beautiful and amazing creatures (to commemorate Nadezhda Petrovna Savchenko's 80th birthday and 50th anniversary of her scientific and educational endeavors)

Nadezhda Petrovna Slavchenko, a soil zoologist, spent forty years of her life and career as a teacher and scientist at the Karaganda Pedagogical Institute, Karaganda University, and the Department of Zoology. The process of educating scientific and pedagogical staff of the greatest educational institution in Central Kazakhstan is depicted retrospectively on the example of the creative fate of a professional biologist. It was difficult to go from being an assistant to the department chair and a prominent associate professor, but it was made possible by senior colleagues' encouragement and the direction of the newly established University of Karaganda. Soil zoology specialization led to contacts with renowned scientists and great individuals, as well as a fantastic unexplored world. The sole stationary soil-zoological research of invertebrate creatures conducted in Central Kazakhstan by N.P. Slavchenko soil organisms contributed to a better understanding of the relict nature of the Pleistocene island forests' faunistic complex inside the folded nation of Kazakhstan. Invertebrate representatives from over 200 species and 57 families were described; some were reported for the first time for the Sary-Arka or Kazakhstan region. The post-glacial fauna's migration paths were taken into consideration. N.P. Slavchenko's students went on to become naturalists and professors, defended scientific theses, and maintained a passion for zoological study.

Internationalization of higher education in times of crisis: from globalist tendencies to the search for national priorities

Introduction. Global socio-political crises of our time, which limit the traditional forms of international cooperation for Russian universities, actualize the problem of searching for the most effective models of internationalization of higher education. At present, the nationally-oriented model corresponds to the goals and conditions of the organization of international activities in higher education to the greatest extent. The aim of the article is to identify the possibilities of implementation of the nationally-oriented model of internationalization of higher education in the assessment of scientific and pedagogical staff. Materials and methods. The study is based on general scientific methods, the principle of additionality of approaches of Russian and foreign researchers. Two-hundred thirty pedagogical profile teachers of Novgorod State University (Russian Federation) took part in the survey. Google Forms service was used to collect statistical information. Data collection was carried out from September 2022 to June 2023. Results of the study. The majority of survey participants who had experience of international cooperation believe that internationalization is important for the development of teacher education. This view is shared by more than half of the respondents who had no international experience. The use of foreign educational practices is considered useful by 32% of respondents. The same number of teachers use educational technologies borrowed from abroad and adapted to the specific realities of the university. The majority of respondents would like to continue international cooperation. Social motives (58%), pragmatic motives (52%), and cognitive motives (75%) dominate among the respondents. A total of 11% of respondents believe that internationalization is harmful to Russian teacher education because it has a pro-Western influence on young people. A significant number of teachers (33%) support the rejection of the Bologna system, as it is, in their opinion, alien to Russian pedagogical traditions. Conclusions. The obtained data suggest that various programs of scientific and educational cooperation with universities of friendly countries are currently in demand and will be able to replace European directions of international activities. The results of the study have shown that at present there is a transition from globalist approaches to internationalization of higher education to models focused on national priorities in Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, like in other Russian universities.

Positive and negative aspects of the parish school of the late XIX — early XX centuries

The purpose of the research is to study the development of the parish school of the late XIX – early XX centuries and to identify negative and positive aspects in its activities. The article studies the reasons for the need to create a system of parish education, analyzes the material support of these educational institutions, analyzes the level of professional qualification of the pedagogical staff in them. The scientific novelty of the study is as follows: in pedagogical science various variants are put forward for building an optimal model of education designed to solve the problems of the younger generation, therefore, against the background of the modernization of education, which politicians, public figures and teachers talk about, it is a good idea to turn to the pedagogical experience of previous years, analyze it and understand what can be useful in today's realities.

The Teacher Training Institute in Burgas: А Time-Honoured Productive Tradition

The opening of the Teacher Training Institute in Burgas in 1943 as the first post secondary educational institution was logical and decisive for the prospects and future trends in education on a regional scale. During its 57 years of existence, Hristo Botev Teacher Training Institute became a centre for training, qualification and retraining of teachers, a cultural and educational hub. Its history was traced using archival sources, published memories and personal documents that have been put in scientific circulation for the first time. For the purpose of analysis, the historical and pedagogical approach, cultural and historical retrospection, and historical comparative analysis have been applied. The collected facts and their scientific interpretation lead to the conclusion that, chronologically, the Teacher Training Institute was the first step towards making Burgas a university city. Its establishment marked the beginning of a tradition that today allows us to talk about Burgas as the training centre for pedagogical staff in Southeastern Bulgaria