EXPERIENCE OF USING INTERACTIVE METHODS AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING HISTOLOGY, CYTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY AT IVANO-FRANKIVSK NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The integration of Ukraine into the European scientific and educational space requires wider implementation of modern world standards in the field of education, and envisages the training of highly qualified specialists who are able to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in practical activities, to use today’s technologies. In this context, it is of a great importance to develop the professional competency of future professionals that will contribute to their competitiveness at the international services market. The training of the future doctor has been and is remaining a rather complex and challenging task. Achieving this goal requires not only the development of knowledge, skills and skills, but also the development of clinical and analytical thinking. The aim of the publication is to analyse and present the experience of implementing interactive methods and innovative technologies in the training process by the staff of the Department of Hystology, Cytology and Embryology, Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University. During lecture, practical classes, as well as during students’ out-of-class learning and individual research, the teaching staff successfully uses modern approaches of interpersonal interaction. Data visualization lectures, seminar-discussion and brainstorming methodology used on the regular basis include innovative technologies and help students to acquire deep professional knowledge by enhancing their motivation for better learning and fostering professional critical thinking, as well as the ability to articulate, defend and analyse the views of opponents. On the other hand, the interactive teaching methods enable the creative potential of the teachers to be unleashed by refreshing their creative horizons and encouraging them to elaborate new effective techniques and didactic approaches, to improve their pedagogical skills. Systematic use of interactive technologies enables to establish effective feedback between the participants in the educational process, to check the depth of their perception, understanding and processing of information, and ultimately develops the necessary professional skills of future health care professionals to effectively address health challenges.