Keyword: «holistic approach»

The paper analyzes methodological approaches to research activities of students. The representatives of various scientific professions (teachers, psychologists, philosophers) currently study the topic. Despite the large number of publications on the topic, there is no understanding of the scientific research activities of students. It is treated either as a variety of learning activities, or as a kind of scientific work. The author ana-lyzes three types of scientific approaches: integrated, competency-based and interactive. Integrated and competence-based approaches are widely applied nowadays. However, they focused on getting the final result in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the author's opinion, interactive approach, has signifi-cant research potential in student’s research activities.

The article considers the problem of implementing a holistic approach in the organization of the educational process in the University culture for students in the areas of training Socio-cultural activities; describes issues related to the integrity of the pedagogical process and formation of the whole person of the student subject to the requirements of employers and society.