SPIRITUAL AND VALUE-BASED PRINCIPLES OF THE PEDAGOGY OF COOPERATION BY ACADEMICIAN V.M. SYNYOV (IN MEMORY OF THE TEACHER)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31392/UDU-nc.series19.2025.48.06Keywords:
cooperative pedagogy, humanization, rehabilitation, penitentiary system, spiritual and value-based principles, professional culture, empathy, humanistic approachAbstract
This article explores the spiritual and value-based foundations of cooperative pedagogy developed by Academician V.M. Syniov, a renowned Ukrainian educator, scholar, and intellectual. Special focus is given to the relevance of his ideas in reforming Ukraine's penitentiary system within the framework of democratic progress. V.M. Syniov’s scholarly contributions, including textbooks, monographs, methodological guides, and numerous articles, form a cornerstone for contemporary research in education, defectology, and penitentiary science.
The discussion highlights the humanistic principles underpinning cooperative pedagogy, which advocate fostering relationships between staff and inmates based on empathy, mutual respect, support, and an optimistic outlook on personal transformation. The article examines the methodology of contact-based interaction, designed to cultivate trust and harmonious communication. It emphasizes how the spiritual and value-driven principles of cooperative pedagogy shifted the penitentiary paradigm from a traditional correctional-labor model to the innovative concept of a “pedagogy of repentance.”
A particular achievement of Viktor Mykolayovych, as noted in the article, was his creation of effective frameworks for the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals with behavioral challenges, paving the way for their successful societal integration and the foundation of future harmonious living.
The article also analyzes the core elements of a new relational philosophy within the “penitentiary officer–inmate” dynamic. This includes the cultivation of professional culture among correctional staff, the prevention of occupational burnout and deformation, and the development of essential personal attributes to humanize the resocialization process. Key traits identified for law enforcement professionals include social responsibility, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, leadership, pedagogical foresight, creativity, and more.
Finally, the article underscores the enduring importance of V.M. Syniov’s pedagogical legacy for contemporary theories and practices in the social rehabilitation of inmates. It advocates for integrating the principles of cooperative pedagogy into penitentiary frameworks as a critical step toward building a more humane and democratic society. The outlined prospects for further research emphasize advancing cooperative pedagogy by embedding its concepts deeper into the penitentiary system to foster societal humanization.
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