The new organization is to conduct fundamental research in the field of pedagogy, psychology and other areas relating to education. The Center will also carry out innovative projects in the field of education. Larisa Volodina, Professor at the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, was appointed as the director of the Center.
“The work of the Center will be aimed at uniting the scientific and pedagogical potential of the university and the region as a whole. Research in the field of pedagogy, psychology is a powerful factor of dealing with personnel policy issues for the government, primarily in our region,” – said the VSU Rector Vyacheslav Priyatelev.
Vologda State University, as a classical university, pays special attention to pedagogical education. There are four institutes out of seven in its structure that prepare students for teaching jobs. Besides, 43 doctors and candidates of pedagogical and psychological sciences work at VSU.