Profession

Professionals in field are experts in theory and history of pedagogy and education. They master pedagogical methodology and possess knowledge in ethno-pedagogy, comparative pedagogy and pedagogical anthropology. They can carry out pedagogical forecasting, evaluate the prospects of evolution of the field and solve current problems of the education system development. Their professional interests also include theories and concepts of education, as well as practical pedagogy, synthesis of world best practices and experimentation.
One of important elements are interdisciplinary studies of pedagogical aspects of education. Another important component within the framework of this profession is social pedagogy, which studies the impact of the social environment on education and personality formation.
The final stage of PhD studies in this profile consists of passing candidacy examinations and successful defense of the scientific qualifying paper (dissertation) in candidacy for a PhD degree in pedagogical sciences.

Educational Process

The PhD program “General pedagogy, history of pedagogy and education (pedagogical regulation of social relations between individual and sociocultural environment)” prepares students for successful teaching careers and mastery of soft skills in a digital educational environment.
Within the frame of this profile PhD students study pedagogy in the context of modern civilization processes and sociocultural politics. The program participants analyze contemporary approaches to classification of sociocultural technologies and different fields of their application (leisure, folklore, teaching, art).
The program curriculum includes such disciplines as “General pedagogy, history of pedagogy and education (pedagogical regulation of social relations between individual and sociocultural environment)”, “History and philosophy of science”, “Pedagogy of higher education”, “Foreign language”, “Methodology of scientific research”, “Information databases for scientific research and publication”.

Practice

Within the frame of the PhD program “General pedagogy, history of pedagogy and education (pedagogical regulation of social relations between individual and sociocultural environment)” students have teaching practice in higher educational institutions of Moscow and other regions and countries, which allows them to get professional experience while still studying. This PhD program is aimed at training higher education professionals, so all students undergo teaching practice. Within the frame of this PhD program teaching practice is evenly distributed over the three years of studies. Postgraduates conduct lectures and seminars on subject theoretical disciplines and give practical classes in foreign languages to target audience.
Practical training also includes elements of scientific research: postgraduates plan and carry out their research responsibilities of preparation of scientific publications and dissertations. Teaching practice helps future teachers acquire competences of working with students with different needs and backgrounds.

Career

Within the PhD program “General pedagogy, history of pedagogy and education (pedagogical regulation of social relations between individual and sociocultural environment)” students master all necessary competences for successful teaching in primary, secondary, secondary specialized, higher and extended education. Graduates of this PhD program normally work in higher educational institutions in faculties or departments of pedagogy, general pedagogy, social pedagogy, history of pedagogy and education, where they conduct lectures and seminars. They are also involved in methodological and organizational activities and can work in department management. Many of the program graduates continue with scientific research or pursue PhD degrees in Russian or foreign higher educational institutions.