There is analyzed the notion “pedagogic support”. Based on historic and pedagogic analysis there is shown its historic relevance substantiated by the theory and the experience of distinguished thinkers of the past. There are characterized various approaches to comprehension of the phenomenon “pedagogic support”. The research broadens the scientific conception of the essence of the term “support” and completes pedagogic knowledge.Key words: pedagogic support, genesis, historic conditionality, humanistic pedagogy.