THE USE OF INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
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https://doi.org/10.46991/educ-21st-century.v8.i1.044Keywords:
interactive technologies, quality of education, students, future specialists, higher education institution, case study, project-based learning, problem-based learningAbstract
In the context of rapid changes in all sectors of the national economy, globalization processes, and increasing demands of the labor market, the integration of active, practice-oriented, and digital approaches into the training of students is becoming increasingly relevant.
The article aims to study how interactive learning technologies improve the quality of professional training in higher education by examining students’ opinions about their use, their attitude toward interactive teaching methods, and the main challenges of using them.
The study used a mixed-method approach, combining a review of scientific literature with collected data to examine the role of interactive technologies in improving professional training in higher education. Data were collected through an anonymous Google Forms survey of bachelor’s students from several Ukrainian universities and analyzed using basic statistical methods such as frequencies and percentages. The results helped identify students’ views on interactive technologies, the most common ways they are used in lectures and practical classes, and how students believe they affect the quality of education.
An analysis of recent research on the use of interactive methods, such as case studies, project-based learning, problem-based learning, and online learning platforms, shows that interactive technologies help develop key competencies, including communication, organizational, analytical, creative, and digital skills. They also help students learn to solve practical problems independently and adapt to changing professional environments. The study highlights the benefits of combining better understanding knowledge and developing practical skills. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and future prospects of implementing interactive technologies. The conclusions emphasize that the systematic use of interactive technologies in university training is an effective way to improve the quality of education and develop professional competence, meeting the need of the modern job market and increasing graduates’ competitiveness.
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