Shparyk O. Pedagogical ideas of Confucius in cultural and historical dimension

In the dissertation are detailed retrospective analysis of educational and pedagogical views of philosopher, educator, an active public figure of Ancient China - Confucius (551 - 479 BC). Analyzed the base and the state research of Confucius legacy, the influence of socio-historical, spiritual and material factors in the development of Ancient China to form ideas of leading educational thinker, highlighted the development of education in Ancient China in the context of the life of Confucius. Reconstructed figure of Confucius as the image of the ideal teacher of Chinese. Substantiates the philosophical and pedagogical principles (humanity, education as a value in human life, all estate of education, lifelong education, psychological approach to training) teachings of Confucius and revealed his methods of education and training (learning the relationship and thinking, individual approach to students, the method learning through student interest, conclusions by analogy, inductive method, learning to real life examples, the relationship of theory and practice, dialogic or exchange of ideas, education by example). Confucius defined contribution to the development of education of Аncient China. To the scientific revolution introduced new materials that extend the idea of educational progress in China (Confucius and before Confucius day) and pedagogical activity of Confucius. Basic materials can be used in teaching the history of pedagogy, ethic, in the preparation of textbooks, teaching aids.