(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2017) Avsiukevich, Y.S.
This paper reports on the question of relationship of research to teaching and learning seeking to
gain a clearer and deeper understanding of the main concepts within research-teaching nexus and their
application in undergraduate education. The literature review conducted has been the basis for clarifying
the terms in existing classification of teaching models focused on research such as research-led, researchoriented, research-based, research-tutored and research-informed education; and for suggesting a
modification to it by introducing a conceptualizing root for the classification tree. In the result of careful
investigation of current research, the author makes an attempt to model an approach to education in
research-intensive environment that focuses on the development of students’ research culture, problem
solving skills, independence of thinking and learning, intellectual capabilities and critical thinking skills.
Having identified the goals and principles of learning in research-intensive environment, the ways to
support such education have been introduced. The article points to the value and possibilities for further
research in the area.