Ensuring competence and interdisciplinary communications as a method of improving radioecological education

Abstract

The discipline of the ecological direction "Radioecology" has recently gained great importance in the training of environmental engineers. In teaching it, a comprehensive approach is implemented when choosing modern teaching methods, new learning technologies, distance learning, organizational and methodical materials for independent work of students are being improved. Goal. The purpose of the work is to introduce a new complex methodological approach in the training of ecologists, which combines differentiation and practical orientation of education, the formation of interdisciplinary connections, the development of creative activity and critical thinking. Results. A new methodological approach in training environmentalists in the discipline "Radioecology" is presented. It provides the formation of interdisciplinary connections and research thinking, differentiation of training, the possibility of self-training and improving skills, high level of competency. The theoretical part provides perception of the discipline substance, the new concepts, phenomena and processes, ensures acquisition of the solid knowledge, familiarization with modern achievements of science. The differentiated practical part motivates learning activity and cognitive processes, imparts the skills of solving specific practical tasks on radiation problems, and enhances the level of qualification and competence of the future specialist. Originality. Individual tasks develop analytical skills, critical thinking and the ability to use professional knowledge in the place of production, which creates the basis for formation of a competitive personality. Students’ independent training with the discipline test tasks makes possible to monitor their knowledge, check their skills and creative components at different stages of training. A new methodological approach to the study of the discipline "Radioecology", taking into account interdisciplinary relationships, was used to create the textbook "Radioecology".