Scientific research as an important aspect of natural science education

Abstract

Modern higher education makes high requirements on the level of students’ training, which requires a fundamentally new approach to learning. Students’ research work of higher educational institutions is a promising activity that can realize the full personal development of students, reveal their creative potential and individual resources. The organization of research activities will allow to conduct meaningful laboratory and practical classes in an interactive mode, when students develop research, communication and reflexive skills. A competent method of organizing research activities will significantly improve the effectiveness of classroom activities, maintain a high degree of interest and cognitive activity of students, and the use of research training technologies when considering issues of biodiversity will make it possible to identify the essence of the studied processes and ensure professional and personal growth of students. The importance of scientific research in natural science education was evoked. Main directions of the student’s research activity on the base creation for carabidological observations and ecological control are considered. Data received are the case of interest not only for comparative analysis of carabid beetles communities zone changes but also for clarification of carabidofauna spacing under the condition of anthropogenic transformation in the Central part of Russia. The presented information can be used as additional material by teachers of higher and secondary educational organizations and by biology teachers. To arrange the students’ research activity instructional guidelines were worked out which help to form research competence and put into practice research approach in higher education.