THE IMPORTANCE OF METHODOLOGICAL CULTURE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITY

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This article analyzes the importance and essence of methodological culture in the implementation of scientific research activities, the requirements for its components, and the indicators for developing methodological culture. Keywords: Scientific research, research activity, culture, methodological culture, level, zero level, unstable-empirical level, research, heuristic, integrative. It is important to apply a research-based approach in the teaching activity of an educator and to identify and study the scientific research components within the teaching profession. Many prominent representatives of pedagogical science and practice have emphasized the significance of the creative research aspect of pedagogical work. The great teacher and reformer J.A. Comenius emphasized the importance of guiding young people to actively observe and explore the surrounding world in the learning process. He believed this approach would help them understand the essence of things. In this regard, Comenius's views are particularly interesting. He stated: "...people should be taught to gain knowledge not from books, but by observing the sky and the earth themselves, so that they study objects on their own and seek out and learn from the observations and explanations of others.” Based on the above ideas, it is appropriate to consider the importance of methodological culture in developing research skills among students of pedagogical fields. Methodological culture is a culture of scientific thinking based on methodological knowledge, with methodological reflection at its core. The methodological culture of a teacher-researcher is a component of professional culture that requires the integration of values awareness, systematic methodological knowledge, methodological skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating the process and outcomes of scientific research, as well as the development of a personal intellectual style capable of providing an adequate solution to scientific problems. 115 SCIENCE SHINE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL Issue 14(49), Volume 1 | ISSN 3030-377X | 15.06.2025 It is essential that the teacher-researcher acts as a subject (initiator) of methodological reflection. It is appropriate to analyze the development of methodological culture step by step through various levels: zero, unstable-empirical, heuristic, research, and integrative levels. Below, we will explain the content of each of these levels. Zero level – At this stage, elements of methodological culture have not yet formed. Unstable-empirical level – At the level of imagination, partial methodological knowledge is present; some methodological, formal-logical, and instrumental-technological skills have been formed. The research topic is not relevant, and the problem is neither clearly posed nor well-defined. The research lacks methodological grounding and appears eclectic in nature. The categorical framework is vague, structurally inconsistent, and logically flawed. The hypothesis is not original. The logic of research is methodologically weak and unsubstantiated. The experimental program lacks theoretical grounding and shows technological contradictions. The research results and conclusions are characterized by a lack of originality, novelty, and theoretical value. There is irregular reflection on separate stages and processes of the research, but the subject of methodological reflection is not represented. The intellectual-methodological scope is narrow. Algorithmic approaches dominate the intellectual activity. The “trial and error” method is prevalent. The proposed solution to the scientific problem is based on previously developed tools and techniques. The heuristic potential of the research is low – the study focuses on pedagogical objects already known in the field and remains within traditional conceptual boundaries. The probability of achieving new results is very low (the researcher mostly repeats known facts and principles). Heuristic level – At this level of understanding and application, certain methodological, logical, and technological abilities have been developed. The scientific and practical relevance of the research is substantiated. The content and structure of the categorical framework are clarified, although some logical flaws may persist. There is no strict correlation between the methodological features, essence, and conclusions of the research. The hypothesis possesses high heuristic potential and is marked by conceptual novelty and a non-standard approach. The aim of the experimental work is theoretically justified, although its program may not fully align with practical technology. The research results and conclusions demonstrate novelty and practical significance. Although there is irregular reflection on research stages, the subject of methodological reflection is not evident. The researcher operates within 116 SCIENCE SHINE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL Issue 14(49), Volume 1 | ISSN 3030-377X | 15.06.2025 a variabl