UDC 378.1

Tsilitsky V.S.¹ (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation) – tsilitskyvs@yandex.ru; Smykova A.S.¹ (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation) – sarkeevas@yandex.ru

¹South Ural State Humanitarian-Pedagogical University

Abstract. This article explores the pedagogical management of students’ scientific literacy development in a university setting, a pressing issue in modern education in the context of digital transformation and the global information society. Scientific literacy is viewed as a key competency, encompassing basic scientific knowledge, the ability to critically interpret data, formulate and test hypotheses, apply knowledge in professional and social practice, and utilize scientific communication skills. The author addresses the theoretical and methodological foundations of the problem, analyzing the concept of “scientific literacy,” the essence of pedagogical management, and the importance of constructivist, system-activity, and ecosystem approaches. The study demonstrates that the role of teachers in today’s context is changing: they are no longer merely transmitters of knowledge but rather facilitators of students’ research activities, guiding them toward independent search for solutions and critical evaluation of information. Particular attention is paid to the development of a pedagogical management model, including target-based, content-process-based, technological, and assessment modules, which ensure the integration of scientific literacy into the educational process through project-based learning, interdisciplinary courses, debates, laboratory workshops, and the use of digital tools. The empirical base covers students majoring in the natural sciences and humanities, allowing us to identify universal pedagogical mechanisms and offer recommendations for increasing motivation for research. A conclusion is drawn regarding the need for a systemic approach to developing scientific literacy, based on a combination of pedagogical strategies, digital technologies, and a multi-level assessment system. This approach, taken together, ensures the training of competitive specialists capable of critical thinking and making scientifically sound decisions in the professional and social spheres.

Keywords: pedagogical management, scientific literacy, university environment, systems-activity approach, constructivism, digital pedagogy, student research.

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For citation: Tsilitsky V.S., Smykova A.S. Pedagogical management of students’ scientific literacy in the university environment. CITISE, 2025, no. 4, pp. 858-869.