Characteristic features of designing the system of students’ practical training in the context of education transformation

Abstract

Introduction. The article investigates the problem of enhancing students’ ability and willingness to perform professional tasks. The research aim is to identify the characteristic features of practical training design in the context of educational system transformation. Materials and Methods. In order to solve the research tasks, we used the following methods: questionnaire survey of students (n=159) and teaching staff (n=98), observation of the educational process, analysis of laws and regulations as well as scholarly literature on the subject, and focus group discussions of employers, students, and practical training supervisors. Results. We identified core components of practical student training and comprehensively analysed this concept. The analysis revealed the characteristic features of practical training design during education transformation. Furthermore, the study substantiated the viability of modular and step-by-step designs of the practical training system aimed at the development of students’ ability and willingness to perform professional tasks. Conclusions. We consider the characteristic features of practical training design to be the basis of effective educational design aimed at the development of students’ professional competencies and strengthening the tendencies of practice-oriented learning.