Science as a vocation: methodology of the scientific school of professor Galina S. Trofimova

The purpose of this article is to analyze the methodological foundations of the pedagogical scientific school founded by the doctor of pedagogical sciences, professor Galina S. Trofimova.  A modern interpretation of the scientific school concept is given, which is a team of like-minded people united around a certain scientific idea. The scientific school of G. S. Trofimova united drawing on the idea of the educational space humanization and had a pronounced personal character. The stages of her scientific school development are considered, the definitions of "humanitarian environment", "humanitarian education" and others are revealed, which are based on the principles of humanization and citizenship, focus on personal development. The most significant events related to the biography of the founder of the scientific school, which influenced her formation as a personality, teacher and scientist, are presented. The study of the competence-based approach and communicative aspects of teaching a foreign language in the works of the scientist are reflected. The possibilities of the educational process allowing students to acquire the necessary experience of communicative activity are revealed. The relevance of educational technologies of humane pedagogy and humanitarian projects in the space of digital education is noted. There are four main areas of training young scientists within the framework of the Scientific School of Professor G.S. Trofimova: participation in monthly postgraduate seminars; participation in specialized scientific conferences of various levels; publication activity; organization and conducting of experimental work.