Development of ICT competence among students when teaching inverse problems for differential equations with the use of computer technology

Abstract

Problem and goal. The great need to apply the theory of inverse problems for differential equations (IP) in the research of applied problems is explained by the fact that it is possible to effectively study hard-to-reach or inaccessible objects and processes, to identify, for example, the location of objects, determine their shape, etc. In addition, it is possible to identify causeand-effect relationships of processes and phenomena (see, for example, [5; 6; 8; 11; 14; 17; 19]). It became possible, in many respects, thanks to modern computer technologies which allow to investigate various mathematical models of inverse problems, realize modern computational algorithms of the numerical solution of inverse problems for differential equations, carry out three-dimensional visualization of their decisions and control of accuracy of calculations. This circumstance explains the widespread introduction of modern computer technologies in the process of teaching students of IP educational institutions of physics and mathematics (see, for example, [2; 5; 6; 8; 10-14; 17; 19; 20]). In the process of teaching, goals are set to ensure that students form a system of fundamental knowledge in the field of theory and practice of inverse problems, applied and computational mathematics, acquire the skills to choose and apply computer technology to find solutions to inverse problems, develop their ICT competence. Methodology. The development of ICT competence among students of universities of physical and mathematical areas of training, as a result of learning IP, is ensured by how successfully the conditions will be implemented in practice, including: 1) involvement of specialists in the field of inverse problems for differential equations with experience in the use of computer technology in the study of inverse problems; 2) conducting lectures and practical classes using multimedia and computer technologies; 3) implementation of didactic principles of teaching inverse problems for differential equations using computer technologies; 4) attraction of students to performance of semester tasks, course and final qualifying works on inverse problems for differential equations with use of computer technologies. Results. In practical classes, students acquire the skills to apply modern computer technology in the study of IP. Students gain experience in analyzing new information about the studied physical processes and phenomena using computer technology. Students form knowledge about the role of computer technology in mobile research of mathematical models of inverse problems for differential equations, demonstrating ICT competence. Conclusion. Developed in the process of teaching inverse problems for differential equations using computer technologies, ICT competence will obviously allow students in their future professional activities to effectively apply a variety of computer technologies in the study of mathematical models of inverse problems.