METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING LABORATORY CLASSES IN PHYSICS THROUGH THE STEM METHOD

Abstract

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is designed to explore what information is available to mechanical engineering students in higher education institutions and what work is being done there. Nowadays, modern teaching methods are used in educational institutions, and one of such methods is the STEM method. Based on global experience, we know that this method is an interdisciplinary approach used to provide students with a broad and deep education in the sciences. The widespread use of information and communication technologies in the field of science education has led to the emergence of a new type of educational experiment - a virtual experiment. This is considered a form of virtual simulation of STEM technologies. The implementation of virtual laboratories using computer programs that simulate physical processes virtually on a computer and allow changing its operating conditions and parameters is a type of STEM method. Such a program creates a unique situation for the implementation of interactive learning. We reviewed scientific literature published in peer-reviewed, high-ranking journals on the development of problem-solving abilities in STEM-rich physics teaching. Based on STEM education, mechanical engineering students were given stages of teaching specific content topics related to curriculum concepts. In order to increase the effectiveness of teaching the STEM method in laboratory classes of the Faculty of Mechanics, an article devoted to this issue discusses ways to use interactive modeling PhET, Algodoo - a digital programming language for 2D physical modeling, computer modeling "Open Physics". programs. One of the main principles of STEM education is to teach future physicists to acquire industrial experience and methodologically sophisticated research methods. The second important issue is the development of industrial business, that is, access to new ideas in response to production problems. It can be seen that the results obtained during the study of the STEM method of teaching in laboratory classes at the Department of Mechanics show great interest in providing students with teaching aids. The information obtained as a result of the study is recommended for use in higher and secondary educational organizations, and these results are the basis for new directions of research in the field of physics education.