Today, at the age of 86, a prominent scientist and pedagogue, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Public Education of Ukraine Ivan Prokopenko died.
For 40 years (from 1980 to 2020) Ivan Prokopenko headed the Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after G. Skovoroda and did a lot for its development and the development of pedagogical science in Ukraine. Under his leadership, the concept of intensification of students’ educational activities and many other progressive innovations were developed and implemented in the practice of higher education institutions.
Ivan Fedorovich also conducted active public activities and work on the patriotic education of youth and students. His services to Kharkiv and Ukraine were marked by many government awards and titles …
We deeply regret this heavy loss and express our condolences to the relatives and friends of Ivan Fyodorovich Prokopenko, students and staff of Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after G. Skovoroda, to all who knew and respected this beautiful Man.
Let us preserve the bright memory of Ivan in our deeds and hearts.
Rectorate of KhNTUA
