VIKTOR MYKOLAYOVYCH SYNYOV: DIGEST OF LIFE AND SCIENTIFIC PATH THROUGH THE PRISM OF INTERVIEWS (TO THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMICIAN)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31392/UDU-nc.series19.2025.48.09Keywords:
personalities, Ukrainian scientists, special education, defectology, academician, pedagogy, scientific school, penitentiary pedagogy, pedagogical skills, anniversaryAbstract
The article is devoted to the life, scientific and creative activity of the outstanding Ukrainian scientist, academician Viktor Mykolayovych Synyov, one of the leading scientists in Ukraine, who made a significant contribution to the development of correctional pedagogy, legal psychology and penitentiary pedagogy. The study presents his professional path, key achievements, special attention is paid to pedagogical school, training of scientific personnel, as well as his influence on the reform of special education. The biographical sketch is supplemented by an analysis of the academician’s public interviews, which demonstrate the world of his beliefs and contribution to the development of domestic science.
The article examines the key stages of Viktor Synyov’s professional development, in particular: studies, teaching activities, scientific research, administrative and scientific work. Special attention is paid to his methodology for teaching children with intellectual disabilities, the organization of the educational process for persons with psychophysical disabilities, as well as the issues of socialization and adaptation of such children in society. His role in the creation and strengthening of the scientific school, the training of future scientists and practitioners who continue his work in Ukraine and beyond is highlighted.
The article's feature is the analysis of the academician's public interviews, which helped to look at the academician's scientific and life path through the eyes of Viktor Mykolayovych himself. His statements, quotes and memories make it possible not only to trace key scientific achievements, but also to reveal his thoughts on education, pedagogy, the importance of a teacher in society and the role of science in the transformation of the educational space. The article highlights the personality of the scientist through the prism of his life philosophy, which combines traditional pedagogical values and innovative approaches to teaching and raising children with special educational needs. The article emphasizes not only Viktor Synyov's scientific achievements, but also his human qualities: principledness, dedication, love of science and pedagogy, intellectuality and a great sense of humor.
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