08 Methodology of the environmental approach in higher education

Abstract

This article dealing with the theoretical background of the environmental approach in higher
education is grounded on the idea of the methodological approach as the conceptual basis of
educational activity that defines its strategy and tactics, regulates its tools, resources, and has a
two-tier structure that includes methodological and technological levels. The analysis of the basic
concepts of the approach — environment, learning environment, educational environment of higher
education — is done. The structure and functions of the educational environment of higher
education are found. It is concluded that the environmental approach in higher education is a
system of controlling subject’s actions within the educational environment of a higher educational
institution aimed at acquiring characteristics of such an environment that would allow
implementing the polystructural educational function successfully. The author considers the
educational environment not only the condition but also the factor of formation and development of
a future specialist’s competence.