Ukrainian and Polish Pedagogical Influences in the Historical Dimension: The case of Vasyl Sukhomlynskyi

Abstract

The article is devoted to the importance of the Ukrainian-Polish pedagogical relations for the development of the modern education quality and building a common European home. The historical expertise has its importance for a better understanding the contemporary course of action; the previous achievements in the contemporary intercultural pedagogical space are discussed. It is also elaborated, as an example, the figure of Vasyl Sukhomlynskyi, the Ukrainian pedagogue, and  his creative heritage, relations with the Polish colleagues in 50-60-s of the 20th century, as well as the influence of Janusz Korczak, the famous Polish educator, on his viewpoint.  The development of the Ukrainian-Polish relations and the further influences over the next decades were presented too. There is conducted an analysis on the translation of V. Sukhomlynskyi ‘s works in Poland and the popularization of his ideas by the well-known Polish teachers and researchers, including Aleksander Lewin, Wincenty Okoń, Marian Byblyuk and others. It is underlined micro historical approach prospect that allows to consider the overall process in the light of the individual’s experiences, with educational heritage as an intercultural space component.