Positive Motivation Research Articles

CRITERIA AND INDICATORS OF ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF TRAINING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FORMATION OF SOCIAL HEALTH OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN IN THE SYSTEM OF POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

The article is devoted to the problem of formation of social health in younger schoolchildren by the psychological service employees in the system of post-graduate education, namely, the development of criteria and indicators for the possibility of conducting empirical research.
 The relevance of the raised issue was established on the basis of ascertaining the objective deterioration of the components of health: spiritual, mental, social against the background of socio-economic problems, pandemic, military operations, etc.
 The method of analysis of scientific sources was used during the research to study the process of social health formation of various categories of children and adolescents, therefore, the development of a criterion and diagnostic base for assessing the readiness of the implementation of means of social health development in younger schoolchildren by employees of the psychological service, which confirms the need for such theoretical and practical activities.
 The analysis of scientific research and practical experience on the issue under study made it possible to develop and justify the following criteria and indicators for its assessment: cognitive (formation of professional competences for the implementation of proper health care concept in younger schoolchildren and ideas about the implementation of acquired health care experience), value-motivational (valuable attitude to life and health, including the motivation to maintain corresponding lifestyle) and professional-activity (the desire for creative and professional self-realization, health-preserving behavior).
 The regularity of the selection of indicators is determined directly by the process of training of psychological service workers in the post-graduate education system, which should contribute to the increase of knowledge and experience of implementing the acquired practical knowledge, considering the motivational and value components. In turn, psychological service workers would form their own subjectivity as guides of modern knowledge about health preservation, as well as positive motivation for self-development and self-improvement, which changes their professional behavior in the direction of health preservation.

The Role of Genetically Distinct Central Amygdala Neurons in Appetitive and Aversive Responding Assayed with a Novel Dual Valence Operant Conditioning Paradigm.

To survive, animals must meet their biological needs while simultaneously avoiding danger. However, the neurobiological basis of appetitive and aversive survival behaviors has historically been studied using separate behavioral tasks. While recent studies in mice have quantified appetitive and aversive conditioned responses simultaneously (Jikomes et al., 2016; Heinz et al., 2017), these tasks required different behavioral responses to each stimulus. As many brain regions involved in survival behavior process stimuli of opposite valence, we developed a paradigm in which mice perform the same response (nose poke) to distinct auditory cues to obtain a rewarding outcome (palatable food) or avoid an aversive outcome (mild footshoock). This design allows for both within-subject and between-subject comparisons as animals respond to appetitive and aversive cues. The central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) is implicated in the regulation of responses to stimuli of either valence. Considering its role in threat processing (Wilensky et al., 2006; Haubensak et al., 2010) and regulation of incentive salience (Warlow and Berridge, 2021), it is important to examine the contribution of the CeA to mechanisms potentially underlying comorbid dysregulation of avoidance and reward (Sinha, 2008; Bolton et al., 2009). Using this paradigm, we tested the role of two molecularly defined CeA subtypes previously linked to consummatory and defensive behaviors. Significant strain differences in the acquisition and performance of the task were observed. Bidirectional chemogenetic manipulation of CeA somatostatin (SOM) neurons altered motivation for reward and perseveration of reward-seeking responses on avoidance trials. Manipulation of corticotropin-releasing factor neurons (CRF) had no significant effect on food reward consumption, motivation, or task performance. This paradigm will facilitate investigations into the neuronal mechanisms controlling motivated behavior across valences.

Emotional responses to climate change information and their effects on policy support

IntroductionAs emotions are strong predictors of climate policy support, we examined multiple discrete emotions that people experience in reaction to various types of information about climate change: its causes, the scientific consensus, its impacts, and solutions. Specifically, we assessed the relationships between four types of messages and five discrete emotions (guilt, anger, hope, fear, and sadness), testing whether these emotions mediate the impacts of information on support for climate policy.MethodsAn online experiment exposed participants (N = 3,023) to one of four informational messages, assessing participants' emotional reactions to the message and their support for climate change mitigation policies as compared to a no-message control group.ResultsEach message, except the consensus message, enhanced the feeling of one or more emotions, and all of the emotions, except guilt, were positively associated with policy support. Two of the messages had positive indirect effects on policy support: the impacts message increased sadness, which in turn increased policy support, and the solutions message increased hope, which increased policy support. However, the solutions message also reduced every emotion except hope, while the impacts, causes, and consensus messages each suppressed hope.DiscussionThese findings indicate that climate information influences multiple emotions simultaneously and that the aroused emotions may conflict with one another in terms of fostering support for climate change mitigation policies. To avoid simultaneously arousing a positive motivator while depressing another, message designers should focus on developing content that engages audiences across multiple emotional fronts.

A game-based learning system based on octalysis gamification framework to promote employees’ Japanese learning

Using digital learning to assist in-service employees in promoting language skills has become an efficient way that can save training costs and profits. However, the employees’ language learning performance often is not as expected due to low learning motivation, willingness, and persistence. Therefore, this study developed a game-based Japanese learning system based on the Octalysis gamification framework proposed by Chou (2016) to facilitate enterprise employees’ learning effectiveness of Japanese as a second language (L2). All the eight core drives of the Octalysis gamification framework were adopted in the design of the learning functions and gamification mechanisms, including “epic meaning and calling,” “development and accomplishment,” “empowerment of creativity and feedback,” “ownership and possession,” “social influence and relatedness,” “scarcity and impatience,” “unpredictability and curiosity,” and “loss and avoidance.” This study used a true experimental design and recruited 54 Taiwanese employees from a Taiwan branch of an international Japanese business company to conduct a two-week experiment. The research participants were randomly assigned as the experimental and control groups respectively, using a Japanese learning system with or without a game-based design to support their Japanese learning. This study confirmed that the game-based Japanese learning system could significantly enhance the learners’ engagement in learning behaviors, learning performance, learning motivation, and immersion experience. In addition, for most learning functions designed by applying the core drives regarded as intrinsic motivators in the Octalysis gamification framework, the more frequently the learners used the functions, the better they performed in learning performance. Moreover, several learning functions designed by employing positive or negative motivators also had significant positive correlations between the number of use and learning performance. This study contributes to the digital game-based language learning field by applying the Octalysis gamification framework to design an effective game-based Japanese learning system for company employees and examine the correlations between the use of the learning functions and learning performance.

Can Learners Taught through Problem-Based Learning Strategy Demonstrate an Obligation to Conveying Positive Motivation towards Physics Enhanced Enrolment?

The government of Kenya has invested enormous resources such infrastructure development, learning materials and professional development of teachers. Despite the efforts put in place to support access and quality education, enrolment and performance in physics in most Sub-County girls’ secondary schools in Bungoma County at Form 3 remain relatively low and poor. The study aimed at investigating whether learners taught through Problem Based Learning Strategy demonstrate an obligation to conveying positive motivation towards Physics enrolment. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of problem-based learning strategy on girls’ motivation towards “Fluid Flow” as compared to conventional teaching methods. The study adopted constructivist theories of learning. Quasi-Experimental design was used with 4 girls’ schools targeted in Bungoma County. The study sampled Form two students because the topic of fluid flow is taught at form two. Simple random sampling was used to assign schools to experimental and control groups. The study used motivation questionnaire, physics Achievement Test (PAT) and Observation schedule. Two groups of each n=40 were either control or experimental were exposed to pretest and post-test. The reliability coefficient was calculated using KR-Fomulla-20 at 0.75. With the aid of SPSS 26.0, data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in form of tables. Results show statistically significant difference in the ability of Girls to derive the to perform better in the topic of Bernoulli’s effects using PBLS and its effect on girls’ motivation was relatively higher than use of conventional methods (ANOVA (F(4,155) = (Q2 = 459.886; Q16 = 462.375; Q24 = 831.272; Q26 =614.907 and Q28 = 406.743), p = .000). The study recommends the method should be strongly advocated by policy makers, the Government, Principals and teachers while teaching science subjects for effective skill development among the learners. The study is significant in bringing total reforms to CBC that call for the use of learner-centered instructional strategies to develop key competencies.

Mathematical Problems as a Means of Developing Students’ Research Skills in the Context of School Education Content Updating

Objective: The main goals of school mathematical education are the development of intellectual students, the formation of thought qualities characteristic of mathematical activities and the acquisition of specific mathematical knowledge, the skills and skills necessary for practical application, and the formation of research skills. Theoretical Framework: The problem and purpose of the study is to identify the possibilities of problem-searching tasks in mathematics as a way for school students to develop research skills in updated content situations. Method: A method has been developed to build selected skills based on the corresponding system. It has been established that collective or group forms are most effective in creating problem situations in the classroom. Group or individual forms are most effective for testing a hypothesis and finding a solution to a problematic task. Result and Conclusion: The article also highlights the main blocks of research skills of schoolchildren and problem-search tasks in algebra and geometry developed for these blocks and methods for the formation of these skills. The basic principles for constructing a system of tasks focused on the formation of each block and each skill that we have chosen are determined. Research Implications: Implementation of these goals necessitates updating the system of school mathematical education, which is designed to ensure a harmonious combination of the interests of the individual and society. Originality/value: It contributed to the activation of students’ activities and their positive motivation for learning activities carried out in the classroom and at home.

Human Resource Management: Case Study with Solutions

Human resource management (HRM) plays a vital role in organizations as it focuses on effectively managing the human capital to align with organizational goals and objectives. This abstract provides an overview of the key aspects of HRM in organizations. It highlights the importance of recruitment and selection in attracting qualified candidates, training and development in enhancing employee skills and knowledge, performance management in evaluating and improving employee performance, compensation and benefits in ensuring fair compensation and employee well-being, employee relations in maintaining positive workplace relationships, employee engagement and motivation in fostering a productive work environment, HR information systems in managing employee data and facilitating decision-making, and legal compliance in adhering to employment laws and regulations. Effective HRM contributes to employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention, thereby enhancing organizational success. Keywords: Human resource management, HRM, Workforce management, Recruitment and selection, Training and development, Performance management

Konsep Persaudaraan dalam Pandangan Islam dan Budha

This research aims to find out what is meant by brotherhood and find out the agreements and differences in the concept of brotherhood in the views of Islam and Buddhism. This research method uses library research. Library research is a type of research conducted by reading books or magazines and other data sources to collect data from various literature, both libraries and other places. This researcher uses the Sociology of Religion approach. The sociology of religion approach is an approach that discusses one of the social phenomena, namely religion as a social manifestation. The results of this research show that brotherhood in Islam shows a way that can be taken to build communication on the one hand, and on the other hand, it also gives new enthusiasm to simultaneously carry out teachings in accordance with the instructions of the Qur'an and the examples of the Prophets and Messengers - His. Brotherhood in Buddhism is part of the happiness of life. Loving-kindness or brotherhood is the wish for the happiness of all beings without exception, which is often said to be a pure intention to wish the welfare and happiness of other beings. Brotherhood is the most important part of human life. Fraternity gives rise to positive enthusiasm and motivation, even though in reality not always in the name of brotherhood human life will run in an orderly, good and harmonious way. As major world religions, Islam and Buddhism have their own unique teachings, believed by their adherents on the basis of faith. Universal Islamic teachings and tolerant Buddhist teachings are standard forms that cannot be compared.

Faculty and Student Perceptions of Unauthorized Collaborations in the Preclinical Curriculum: Student or System Failure?

Unauthorized collaboration among medical students, including the unauthorized provision of assistance and sharing of curricular and assessment materials, is a reported problem. While many faculty view such sharing as academic dishonesty, students do not always perceive these behaviors as problematic. With the trend toward more small-group and team-based learning and the proliferation of resource-sharing and online study aids, collaboration and sharing may have become a student norm. This multi-institutional, qualitative study examined faculty and student perceptions of and student motivations for unauthorized collaboration. Using a constructivist approach, the authors conducted scenario-prompted semistructured interviews with faculty and students in the preclinical curriculum. Participants were asked to reflect on scenarios of unauthorized collaboration and discuss their perceptions of student motivation and the influence of personal or environmental factors. The authors performed inductive thematic analysis of the interview transcripts using open and axial coding followed by abstraction and synthesis of themes. Twenty-one faculty and 16 students across 3 institutions were interviewed in 2021. There was variation in perceptions among faculty and among students, but little variation between faculty and students. Both participant groups identified the same 3 areas of tension/themes: faculty/curriculum goals vs student goals, inherent character traits vs modifiable behavioral states, and student relationships with their peer group vs their relationships with the medical education system. Student behaviors were perceived to be influenced by their environment and motivated by the desire to help peers. Participants suggested cultivating trust between students and the education system, environmental interventions, and educating students about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors to prevent unauthorized collaboration. Given the various tensions and positive motivations behind unauthorized collaborations, institutions should consider explicitly preparing students to make thoughtful decisions when faced with competing priorities in addition to developing mitigation strategies that address the environment and its interactions with students.

Analisis Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas 4 pada Materi Bilangan Bulat di Sekolah Dasar

This study examined how well fourth-grade children understood the concepts related to the integer material taught to elementary school students. A descriptive study employing a concept understanding test instrument was used as the research methodology. Three pupils in grade 4 mad e up the study sample. Data was gathered using a written test that was given to the pupils and covered basic school-level topics on integers. The analysis's findings indicate that many pupils struggle to comprehend the idea of integers, particularly the concepts of positive and negative numbers as well as integer multiplication and division operations. Ineffective teaching strategies, a lack of practice, and individual student characteristics like curiosity and willingness to study are all factors that hinder student comprehension. In order to improve students' comprehension of integer concepts, teachers can devise engaging, engaging, and active learning strategies. They can also provide students with more intensive practice and enrichment of pertinent material, pay attention to individual student factors, and promote positive learning interest and motivation. This study offers guidance to primary school instructors and administrators on how to improve their students' comprehension of integer concepts. Additionally, this study can serve as a springboard for future studies aimed at creating more efficient learning methods for complicated mathematical materials.

Motivation towards first trimester screening for preeclampsia among pregnant women in Denmark: A cross-sectional questionnaire study.

The aim of this cross-sectional questionnaire study was to investigate motivation to participate in a possible new screening for preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy among Danish pregnant women through a questionnaire based on Theory of Planned Behavior developed for this specific purpose. The new screening combines maternal characteristics with mean arterial pressure, uterine artery pulsatility index and biochemical markers to predict the risk of preeclampsia, whereas the current Danish screening uses maternal characteristics alone. Participation was offered to a proportion of women attending a first or a second trimester screening scan at two University Hospitals in Copenhagen. The questionnaire was set up in REDCap® and answers were entered directly into the database, which was accessed via a QR-code. We invited 772 pregnant women to participate in the questionnaire survey between November 2021 and April 2022 at Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet (study site one) (n = 238) and Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre (study site two) (n = 534). The response rate was 71.8% (171/238) at study site one and 33.9% (181/534) at study site two. A total of 352 women were included in the study (total participation rate 45.6%). Most women had a positive attitude towards preeclampsia screening in pregnancy, and 99.4% said they would participate in a risk assessment for preeclampsia if given the opportunity. A total of 97.4% answered "yes" to whether a first trimester preeclampsia screening should be offered to all pregnant women in Denmark. Positive motivation to participate in preeclampsia screening was correlated with having a network with a positive attitude towards preeclampsia screening. The results of this study indicate that Danish pregnant women have a positive attitude towards participation in a first trimester screening for preeclampsia. This observation might be useful in relation to possible future implementation in Denmark.

Преференции мотивов при выборе профессии студентами КрасГМУ им. проф. В.Ф. Войно-Ясенецкого

Choosing a profession is one of the most important and critical moments in personal development. The purpose of the study was to determine the leading type of motive in choosing a profession among second-year students of the KrasSMU. We found that 60% of respondents preferred to make a choice of profession based on internal socially significant motives. In decreasing order of preference indicators, the following sequence was observed: internal individually significant motives, external positive and external negative. Internal individually significant motives in terms of high significance for the respondents took the second place — 39%. The external positive motive was preferred to be highly rated when choosing a profession — 17%, and external negative motives were preferred by 5%. The types of motives chosen by the respondents are not static. In order to maintain the correct choice of a profession associated with internal socially significant motives, as well as changing preferences for external positive and negative motives, we suggest that teachers actively use incentives and motivations, such as: regular monitoring of knowledge in the form of an oral answer at each lesson; solving situational problems from clinical practices in theoretical departments; performing creative tasks (layouts, posters, diagrams, creating videos on the topic under study) to develop existing abilities and acquire new skills, participation in research activities of departments, presentations at scientific and practical conferences with the results of research, i.e. using existing and development of new skills for the formation of an active, developing personality of a professional doctor.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada Dinas Kependudukan Dan Pencatatan Sipil Kota Jakarta Selatan

The purpose of this study was to find out how much positive influence leadership style and work motivation have on employee performance at the City Administration Office of Population and Civil Registration - South Jakarta, either partially or simultaneously. The research method uses quantitative research methods. The sample used in this study is a saturated sample, namely the entire population of 91 people. Data analysis used validity test, reliability test, classic assumption tests, simple and multiple linear regression analyses, correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results of the hypothesis test obtained a t value of 9.647 > t table 2.061, or thus Ha1 is rejected and Ho1 is accepted, meaning that there is a significant influence of leadership style on employee performance. Hypothesis testing obtained a t value of 9.847 > t table 2.061, or thus Ho2 is rejected and Ha2 is accepted, meaning that there is a significant influence of work motivation on employee performance. Hypothesis testing obtained an F count of 65.393 > F table 3.10, or thus Ho3 was rejected and Ha3 was accepted, meaning that it can be concluded that the variables of leadership style and work motivation have a significant effect on employee performance.

Influence of Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Styles and the Moderating Role of Task Structure in Leadership on Teachers’ Satisfaction, Motivation, and Performance

This study investigated the influence of path-goal theory of leadership styles and the moderating role of task structure in leadership on teachers' satisfaction, motivation, and performance in the Division of San Pablo City public secondary schools. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive-correlational study involving survey questionnaires administered to 579 junior high school teachers across 13 public secondary schools. Data analysis utilized mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. Findings indicate that teachers perceived their school heads as demonstrating directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles. Task structure in leadership was generally perceived favorably. Teachers exhibited moderate job satisfaction, positive work motivation, and very satisfactory performance across various domains. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between path-goal theory of leadership styles, work motivation, and teachers' performance. However, no significant relationship was found between leadership styles, task structure in leadership, and job satisfaction. Task structure in leadership showed a weak negative correlation with job satisfaction and a moderate negative correlation with aspects of work motivation but no significant relationship with teachers' performance. Regression analysis demonstrated that path-goal theory of leadership styles directly influenced work motivation and teachers' performance, while job satisfaction had a strong baseline level independent of leadership styles. Task structure in leadership moderated the relationship between leadership styles, job satisfaction, and teachers' performance but did not moderate work motivation. This study contributes to understanding leadership practices that positively influence teachers' motivation and performance, offering implications for enhancing school leadership and improving educational quality.

A Duolingo-based English Language Skills Assessment: Through the Eyes of Vocational Students

The utilization of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) enhances learning activities. As online learning modalities proliferate, Duolingo is becoming increasingly well-known but understudied as an English-learning assessment tool. This study explores the utilization of Duolingo as an English-learning assessment tool, specifically in the context of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Indonesia. Three Electromedical Engineering students were selected as participants, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data. Thematic Analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed several positive impressions students had when using Duolingo as an English language skills assessment (ELSA) tool, including its engaging nature, facilitation of autonomous language skills assessment, provision of positive motivation, and improvement in vocabulary mastery. However, participants also mentioned drawbacks, such as Duolingo's inability to provide specialized Electromedical Engineering vocabulary, the use of fake images that hindered comprehension of meaning in real-life contexts, and the lack of interactivity in language skills assessment. The study recommends ESP practitioners to consider student-centered learning tools for assessing English proficiency, focusing on the test's purpose, objectives, practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity, and washback effects.

Shared Leadership and Employee Motivation Relationship

Shared leadership is an emerging leadership style that aims to stimulate employee motivation and creativity. This paper will focus on the relationship between shared leadership and employee motivation and illustrate its importance and impact through comprehensive research and real-life examples. The findings suggest that shared leadership can increase employee job satisfaction, work engagement and organisational commitment and further individual and organisational development. The purpose of this paper is to provide managers with effective leadership strategies to promote positive employee motivation and organisational performance.

The effects of motivation and noise on situation awareness: A study based on SAGAT and EEG

The current research results have differences in the correlation between situation awareness (SA) and physiological data, and there is a lack of systematic research on the influence of motivation and noise on SA. This study investigated the correlation between SA and electroencephalogram (EEG) signals under the effects of motivation and noise.The independent variables were motivation (two levels: positive and negative) and noise (three levels: no noise, natural noise, and speech noise). And the dependent variable were the levels of SA in perception, comprehension and projection. Participants were required to observe traffic videos of three types of noise under two types of motivation and complete the Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (SAGAT) questionnaire after each video. We recorded the participants' EEG signals and calculated the average relative power of the delta, theta, alpha, and beta bands of each brain region.The results showed that the levels of perception and projection under negative motivation were higher than those under positive motivation. The level of perception was negatively correlated with the delta band power in the central lobe and theta power in the occipital lobe. The level of projection was negatively correlated with the delta band power in the frontal, central, parietal, and occipital lobes, positively correlated with the theta band power, and negatively correlated with the delta band power in the temporal lobe. Therefore, negative motivation can improve the individual's perception and projection levels. The delta and theta band power may reliably measure SA.This study can help improve team member's SA by establishing motivational rules and better develop physiological measures of SA.

Implementasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Projek dalam Pembentukan Karakter Siswa SD IT Sekabupaten Aceh Tenggara

ABSTRACT: This study aims to: 1) analyze the character of students in everyday life in SD IT throughout Southeast Aceh district. 2) analyzing the implementation of project-based learning in building the character of IT SD students in Southeast Aceh district. 3) analyzing the supporting and inhibiting factors of teachers in implementing project-based learning in order to shape the character of IT SD students in Southeast Aceh district. This research is a qualitative research that produces descriptive data. To examine the problems that have been formulated, literature study is used. The research data sources are in the upper groups: 1) The primary data in this study are data obtained from events in the research or from existing witnesses, such as interviews with school principals, teachers, and all relevant participants. 2) Secondary data in this study are documents, articles or relevant scientific work and others related to research. SDIT Aceh Tenggara District is diverse, some have good character such as honesty, discipline, courage, responsibility, and others, but there are also those who are not good, such as lying, lazy, and so on. 2) The implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning with the Project-Based Learning Model at SDIT Aceh Tenggara District is made up of several groups, usually 6 groups, but there can be less than 6 groups because it is adjusted to the number of students present when participating in Islamic Religious Education learning activities in class. So this makes students enjoy learning Islamic Religious Education, it can be seen that students have good motivation to learn in participating in debate activities even though some students are busy alone, some are playing alone, and so on, however, students and teachers remain enthusiastic in problem-based learning in the classroom. 3) Supporting factors in implementing project-based learning in building character at SDIT Aceh Tenggara include: a) Subject teachers who are professionals in their fields. b) There is student enthusiasm in participating in project-based learning, c) Positive student motivation, and adequate educational facilities. While the inhibiting factors include: a) Obstacles that arise from students are not many students who are able to think critically and do not dare to express their opinions. b) Teachers who do not understand the Project-Based Learning method. c) Lack of teacher motivation and enthusiasm in teaching, d) Lack of teacher ability to lead students to a problem. e) Barriers related to learning time.

APPLICATION OF THE CASE METHOD IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING THE COURSE “METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS”

The article considers the use of case-study method while studying of the topic “Equations with partial derivatives of the hyperbolic type” from the course “Methods of mathematical physics”. The requirements for the educational institutions are outlined in accordance with the concept of mathematical education in Ukraine. The emphasis is placed on the system-activity approach to the learning process. Attention is focused on the necessity to use the method of problem-based learning and one of its forms – the case method. There has been analyzed the concept of a case. There have been described the advantages of the case-study method and the system of requirements for it. There has been revealed the importance of choosing the topic “Equations with partial derivatives of the hyperbolic type” related to its applied nature. The article demonstrates the main stages of the research work of students of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics in establishing the minimum conditions for the solvability of a mixed problem for a linear homogeneous hyperbolic equation. The paper also identifies and characterizes the main groups of results to be processed. The investigation indicates the selection criteria that help to establish the minimum conditions for the existence of a solution of a mixed problem for a linear homogeneous hyperbolic equation. The results of the research are presented in the form of a table. The research presents the main statements recognized as the best conditions corresponding to the set goal of the study. The originality of the method of proving statements and the skillful combination of two important topics of the course “Methods of mathematical physics” – “Equations with partial derivatives of the hyperbolic type” and “Integral equations” are noted. Application of the case-study method makes it possible to activate the learning process, to form positive motivation and to renew the creative potential of teachers. Proven research work within the course “Methods of mathematical physics” provides a solid basis for using the case method in the further professional activities of teachers. Along with this, the theoretical and methodical preparation of case technologies in institutions of higher education requires further improvement.

PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF FORMING LANGUAGE COMPETENCE OF FUTURE ENERGY ENGINEERS

The paper covers the analysis of the problem of finding effective pedagogical conditions for the development of foreign language competence of students majoring in power engineering in higher educational institutions. The paper proposes solutions to this problem. The paper presents the author's own definition of "pedagogical conditions" as a set of targeted measures that organize and facilitate the educational process, focusing on students' professional and foreign language competence. These measures are influenced by external and internal factors, various forms of educational and scientific work, as well as modern methodologies and innovative technologies. Their purpose is to foster comprehensive personality development and provide professional training for future energy engineers in accordance with current requirements.
 Through a survey conducted among scientific and pedagogical staff of technical universities, along with the author's own experience, the main pedagogical conditions that foster a favorable educational environment for developing foreign language competence among power engineering students have been identified. These conditions include: building positive motivation among future energy engineers to learn foreign languages during their professional training, integrating project technologies into foreign language instruction at higher educational institutions, developing self-study foreign language communication skills among Master's students in both receptive and productive forms, and implementing interdisciplinary integration of general professional and foreign language training content.
 The meaning of every pedagogical condition has been theoretically substantiated and the examples of their practical implementation into the educational process have been provided, namely: the introduction of “Nicos Weg” course, working on interactive activities, thematical projects and solving communicative situations. It has been determined that these suggested pedagogical conditions contribute to high-quality foreign language training for students in higher educational institutions and enable the achievement of program learning outcomes that ensure future energy engineers possess the ability and readiness to effectively utilize foreign language knowledge and skills in their professional activities.