Pedagogical activity as an instrument for the reproduction of cultural-historical types

The article considers pedagogical activity as a product and instrument of reproduction of cultural and historical types. It is asserted that the pedagogical tradition and ideals of upbringing reflect the basic values that have been formed in the course of the development of these types. The author distinguishes three main types of pedagogical traditions and ideals of upbringing: socio-centric, anthropocentric and dualistic. It is shown that pedagogical activity is the main means of preserving the otherness of cultural-historical types.