Experience from the implementation of multimedia approach to teaching for developing professional competence

Abstract

Multimedia approach has been increasingly used in the education of university students in recent years. It is not only modern but also particularly necessary in the process of teaching and acquiring knowledge and skills – this is a methodology that is not sufficiently developed. Unfortunately, there are few sources presenting experience from its practical implementation. Often, preference is given to traditional instructional methods, strategies and approaches as in time they have proven effective in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary in practice. In this aspect, multimedia approach offers great flexibility and high potential as a teaching tool in education. On the whole, the content of this report presents the author’s extensive experience and her ambiguous conclusion that the modern psychopedagogical profile of the digital generation of students, compulsory requires introduction of innovative instructional technologies. The implementation of this relatively new approach to teaching students results in more profound gain of theoretical knowledge and more effective development of practical skills and experience, which in turn forms a higher level of professional competence. The findings of this research supplement the existing evidence of the importance of applying innovative instructional practices and support the implementation of multimedia mixed approach to educational process. Students highly appreciate the implementation of various audio-visual training methods, find them useful in their preparation for practical exams and in building skills before, during and following the academic lectures. The article targets lecturers and supervisors of future specialists in various professional fields, students at higher schools, teachers interested in these issues.