The influence of the cooperation with a research supervisor on an individual's academic and research path is the matter of presented group self-reflection. A research supervisor plays an important role in lifelong learning and continuing scientific development of a researcher. In this regard, the experience of professor Zinaida Vasilyeva, the Russian classical pedagogy exponent and the member of the Russian Academy of Education would be instructive. The analysis is carried out by those who used to be Ph.D./doctoral candidates, and now are university professors and research supervisors. The goal of the analysis is to reveal the long-term effects of an academic supervision - what is the principal result of a research supervisor's influence on future professional, educational, and pedagogical life of their students.
In order to identify general and essential points of one's academic and research growth, the on-line survey was conducted among the exponents of Z.Vasilyeva's thought . The people of different ages and from various regions who achieved different scientific and social statuses after their thesis defense, took part in the survey. The general characteristics and tendencies were identified as common in independent opinions, and they proved that Z.Vasilyeva's way of working as the head of school of pedagogical thought was unique and it promoted continuous development of education researchers and university professors. The components of the supervision process that ensured teacher professional growth and development under different starting points are considered in the article:
- Formation of positive attitude towards successful scientific research as a new type of activity.
- The development of scientific thinking.
- Engagement in collective scientific activity.
- Not only teaching, but nurturing a scientist.
- Composite and targeted support of a researcher.
- Advanced learning strategy to an educational scientist instruction.
- Openness of a teacher's life, personal example of dedication to science.
- Continuing inspiring cooperation with students after their thesis defence.
Each component is dealt through considering the specific examples based on the recollections of Z.Vasilyeva research students. The reference list with the studies of the last decade is provided. It reflects the modern interpretation of the integration of pedagogical theory and practice ideas, the educational process humanization, the commitment of teaching activities to moral values, the educational institution development along with the personal enhancement of a student, the innovative approach to cultural and educational school/university environment.
Key words: research supervisor, continuing scientific development, school of the academician Z.Vasilyeva.
