Actual Issues in Researching National and Cultural Socialization Processes in Pedagogical Higher Education

This scientific article covers current issues in the study of the processes of national and cultural socialization in higher education institutions. The need to strengthen national identity, develop intercultural communication skills, and prepare students for social adaptation in the context of globalization was analyzed. The role of local history materials in the preservation and development of national culture is also considered, and the effectiveness of their integration into the educational process is justified. In this article analyzes innovative educational methods, interactive approaches, the importance of local history and cultural studies, and ways to improve national and cultural socialization based on international experience. Recommendations have been developed to form a national identity through local studies, introduce students to local history and culture, and improve their cultural competencies through virtual excursions and cultural and historical research. This study serves the pedagogical development of national and cultural socialization in the higher education system.