Funkcje towarzystwa naukowego

Aim: The purpose of this text is to present the specific characteristics of associations, whose activity is focused on education, upbringing, and pedagogy as science. Due to the extensive experience in this field in Poland since the 19th century, as well as the volume of this text, the content presented here does not pretend to be complete. Methods: The research method used while working on this text is desc research, i. e. the use of data contained in publicly available sources. Results: As a result of the analyses, an overview of the specific functions of the scientific societies with particular references to the Polish Educational Research Association was produced. Conclusions: Scientific societies are an inseparable link in the dissemination of knowledge, bringing together people interested in science, involved in its creation, and sharing discoveries.