Practice-oriented Teaching Research Articles

A Study on the Path of Improving the Quality of Mathematics Classroom Teaching in Vocational Universities

This study aims to explore the path of improving the quality of mathematics education in vocational colleges in order to meet the growing demand for high-quality applied talents in society and industry. It analyses the need to improve the quality of mathematics education and points out that mathematics education should not only focus on imparting theoretical knowledge, but also enhance students' practical application skills. To this end, six main paths were proposed, including clear career-oriented teaching objectives, innovative practice-oriented teaching models, flexible adaptation of course content, use of modern educational technology, diversified evaluation mechanisms and teacher training. Finally, it is recommended that vocational universities strengthen teacher training, increase investment in teaching resources, and deepen cooperation between schools and enterprises during the reform process, so as to ensure that mathematics education keeps pace with the needs of the economy, thereby cultivating applied talents with both a solid mathematical foundation and good professional qualities.

Walk-centric deliberations

This article outlines methods of practice-oriented teaching at universities integrating democracy, sustainability, and learning in adult education.. The methods highlight the potential for democratic innovation in local communities in which diverse perspectives come together to address societal challenges. With a focus on sustainability and the connection among place, space, and pedagogy it introduces ‘Voice-Resonance Walks,’ a deliberative method piloted in Stuttgart, Germany, for social work education. It also highlights pilot deliberations at the district (Mini-Studentlab Deliberative Walks) and cityscape (Public Transport Walks) levels in Hamburg, Germany, involving interdisciplinary student groups in lifelong learning. These examples illustrate how higher education institutions are engaging with the public sphere, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups of citizens and on fostering civic learning. They aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become future experts, decision-makers, and active citizens, capable of understanding the challenges facing both their local neighborhoods and diverse urban spaces.

Implementation of the practice-oriented mathematics teaching methodology to future rescue engineers

Introduction. In modern conditions, the practice-oriented training of rescue engineers, whose professional activities are associated with high-risk situations, is being updated. The purpose of the study is to describe the implementation of the author's methodology of practical-oriented training in mathematics of future specialists in fire and technosphere safety and experimental verification of efficiency. Materials and methods. The experimental training was attended by 685 students of the Donetsk Institute of the State Fire Service (Russian Federation), studying in the specialty "Fire safety" and the areas of training "Technosphere safety" (321 students in experimental groups, 347 in control groups). Methods of mathematical statistics: Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Fisher's exact test, Chi square test, Student's t-test. Results. The methodology of practice-oriented teaching mathematics to future rescue engineers has been developed. Mathematical training of students based on a practice-oriented approach ensures the formation of students' practice-oriented skills and mathematical modeling skills in the field of civil protection, as well as the development of personal qualities of a rescuer. Practice-oriented learning technologies are used: integration of educational and future professional activities of students, educational and practice-oriented research activities. Practice-oriented teaching methods are used (imitation of the practical activities of rescue engineers, "rapid response" and practice-oriented visualization of mathematical objects). The implementation of the developed teaching methodology contributes to the effective formation of practice-oriented mathematical competence among students (T = 0.32, α = 0.05). Conclusions. The implementation of practical-oriented training in mathematics of future specialists methodology in fire and technosphere safety contributes to increasing the level of development of practical-oriented mathematical competence due to the formation of personal qualities of the rescue engineer and his value orientations, knowledge of mathematical and practical-oriented knowledge, skills and methods of activity in mathematical and computer modeling.

TUTORIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN SHIP NAVIGATION

The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that in modern society, one of the main ways to ensure sustainable development of society in the context of signs of environmental crisis is the formation of environmental competence, the inclusion of environmental safety factors in the context of professional training and formation of future specialists. The aim of the study is to identify and substantiate the most important aspects of tutor support for the formation of environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation. Methods: theoretical methods of systematic analysis of philosophical, psychological and pedagogical literature to reveal the main provisions of the problem under study; analysis of current dissertation research; generalization and systematization to formulate own views on the problem of forming the environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation. Results: various aspects of the concept of tutor support for the formation of environmental competence of future specialists in navigation are analyzed. The peculiarity of the study is the identification of innovative productive conditions and means of environmental education in higher education. Based on the idea of the need to organize purposeful environmental and vocational education, based on the use of active, practice-oriented teaching tools and technologies, the tutoring support is characterized, which allows the student to act as an initiative subject performing personally meaningful activities aimed at meaningful solution of ecological problems and improvement of the environment. The principles of the tutor form of interaction between teacher and student, the essence of the tutor's position and tutor support in the process of forming the environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation are determined. Support, accompaniment, and facilitation are considered as effective forms of tutoring. Explaining the importance of openness of the educational and socio-cultural space within which the formation of environmental competence is carried out, the forms and technologies, as well as key aspects of tutoring support for the formation of environmental competence of future maritime transport specialists are listed. Conclusions: the prospects of using tutoring are due to the possibility of implementing a personal education strategy and the variability of using various resources of the socio-cultural environment based on the student's own potential and the content aspects of the main activity. The current ecological situation determines the need for a reasonable and responsible attitude to the environment. At the same time, the success of environmental protection and nature-transforming activities depends on the level of maturity of ecological thinking of specialists providing all spheres of life. The formation of high levels of environmental competence is the basis for the development of citizenship and patriotism, and therefore requires the search for effective approaches, forms and methods. Tutoring support in the framework of the formation of environmental competence of future maritime professionals allows to create optimal conditions for the actualization and development of a responsible and proactive attitude to the problems of preserving and improving the environment through a special emphasis on the manifestation of activity and initiative during professional activities to solve environmental problems and environmental protection, drawing up and implementing a personal trajectory of professional development of the student, development of the socio-cultural, communicative, leadership, and moral potential of the future specialist, which will allow the student to form his or her own environmental behavior model and effectively carry out professional activities based on the experience of solving environmental problems.

Research on the Reform of Liberal Arts Education in Colleges and Universities Based on OBE Concept

This study is based on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) concept and aims to explore effective ways to reform liberal arts education in colleges and universities. By analyzing the emphasis of the OBE concept on students' learning outcomes and practical ability cultivation, the researchers proposed a series of educational reform strategies guided by the OBE concept. These strategies include practice-oriented teaching methods, the establishment of a comprehensive assessment system, and encouraging interdisciplinary and interprofessional integration. The study conducted an in-depth analysis of how these strategies can promote the cultivation of students' comprehensive literacy, stimulate innovative thinking, improve practical application abilities, and conduct a comprehensive discussion on the training model of liberal arts professionals.

The importance of practice-oriented tasks in the field of education

Relevance. The relevance of the examined subject is related to the fact that the use of practice-oriented tasks in the educational process affects the effectiveness of teaching students and is oriented towards the final product of professional training.Purpose. The purpose of this study is to analyse the impact of a practice-oriented approach on the educational process in geography lessons, using the example of one of the educational institutions in Almaty, specifically School No. 183.Methodology. The following methods were used in the paper: the structural-functional method, synthesis, logical and comparative analysis, and generalisation.Results. The study demonstrated that the use of practice-oriented tasks at different stages of geographic education is a promising method for overcoming students� alienation from geography, increasing their interest in acquiring new concepts, ensuring continuity in the forms, methods, and content of education, and thus, effectively obtaining continuous education. Practice-oriented teaching technology allows for more effective and high-quality learning. Practice-oriented education, unlike conventional knowledge-oriented education, is aimed at acquiring skills and experience in solving practical problems in addition to knowledge.Conclusions. Practical significance of this study lies in the fact that all theoretical provisions, conclusions, and recommendations can be used by teachers and students in educational institutions to improve their knowledge about the impact of practice-oriented learning on the effectiveness of the educational process, and by other researchers for in-depth examination of this issue.

Empowering STEM Education: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovations

This article exposes the main arguments of each article published in this issue. In Tara Brabazon's article, the focus is on addressing student attrition in universities, advocating for strategies like universal design and the abundance model to support student success. Lineo Lynnette Tool's study in South African universities explores underrepresented groups in STEM leadership, suggesting that targeted efforts can encourage their ascent, using a mixed-methods approach. Asmera Teshome Negeri and Jeilu Oumar's article from Addis Ababa University investigates the gap between engineering graduate skills and employers' needs in Ethiopia, emphasizing the importance of real labor market skills assessments and practical-oriented teaching. Dominic Patric G. Galdonez's research at the Philippine Science High School-Ilocos Region Campus highlights mixed perceptions of research support and strong motivation among teachers for research-related activities. Khut Sokha and Shimizu Kinya's study establishes a framework for teaching science through an integrated STEM approach (ISTEMA), identifying six elements and exploring the integration of science with engineering and technology in primary and lower secondary education. Ethel Reyes-Chua, et.al., from Paranaque City College, delve into metacognitive strategies employed by college students in the Philippines during the pandemic, emphasizing self-motivation and students' resilience. Sunil Dehipawala, et.al., address challenges in teaching measurement uncertainty in physics lab classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing insights into experiential learning and assessment rubrics for remote delivery. Prasart Nuangchalerm & Veena Prachagool's paper discusses the integration of AI in STEM education, analyzing transformative potential of AI-driven learning analytics, highlighting the need for ethical considerations in implementing technological innovations.

CONTENT OF NATURAL AND SCIENTIFIC TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ERGOTHERAPY AT THE INITIAL (THEORETICAL) STAGE OF TRAINING

The article examines the regulatory and legal provision of natural and scientific training for future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy in modern higher education institutions. A structural analysis of the content of natural and scientific training of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy at the initial (theoretical) stage of training has been carried out. A systematic study of the educational disciplines of the natural and scientific training of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy makes it possible to reveal their significant number, the presence of frequent repetitions of the same type of information and situational tasks, that is, the task of mutual coordination of the content component of training, modernization of natural and scientific training and optimization based on structural analysis. The results of the structural analysis of the content of natural and scientific training of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy at the initial (theoretical) stage of training are given.
 The professionally oriented content of natural science disciplines («Biochemistry», «Human Anatomy», «Human Physiology», «Age Anatomy and Physiology», «Physiology of Motor Activity», «Fundamentals of Hygiene and Ecology», «Biomechanics», «General Theory of Health, Diagnosis and Monitoring of the State of Health»), and their focus on the formation of the components of the natural and scientific competence of a specialist in physical therapy and ergotherapy is determined.
 The organization of natural and scientific training through the implementation of the methodology for the formation of professional competence of future specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy integrates practice-oriented teaching techniques and is aimed at defined pedagogical conditions implementation. It is worth noting that in the process of natural and scientific training, the specified pedagogical conditions are implemented based on taking into account the peculiarities of the functioning of the integral integration system and by introducing the initial (theoretical), basic (practically oriented) and final (professionally adaptive) stages of training.

Importance of Integrated Simulation Approaches in Medical Education when Teaching Therapy Disciplines to Students of Medical Faculty

The article is devoted to reviewing the main methods of practice-oriented teaching of medical students at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1, Clinical Immunology and Allergology named after Academician Y. M. Neyko of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (Ukraine). The significance of not only theoretical but also practical training of medical students in the conditions of blended learning is highlighted. The impact of new teaching methods on the level of future doctors' professionalism has been analyzed. Another important aspect of training is the introduction of simulation training, which allowed for obtaining a high level of knowledge without harming the patient. The article focuses on the role of the “virtual patient” in supervision, as this method, regardless of the form of study, allowed the student to be acquainted with a standardized patient, improve communication skills and choose the right method of diagnosis or treatment by the European guidelines. The article describes prospective systems for simulating clinical cases, which allow the creation of interactive training cases of various complexity levels depending on the goals set or the level of a specialist's training. The article presents the main online platforms for creating the most realistic cases with photographs of the affected body area and protocols of instrumental examinations, which allow you to reproduce the order of the doctor's actions and modify the intensity of the patient's condition if the prescription was incorrect. Moreover, the article highlights the positive impact of interactive teaching methods on student motivation and encouragement to deepen knowledge in a particular discipline, as an essential aspect is the discussion of examination results and prescription of therapy based on modern guidelines. It additionally outlines actions to be taken for ensuring efficient handling of new “virtual patient” cases and for inputting data on previously created clinical cases into the system. The article describes the main advantages of simulation-based teaching methods in comparison with traditional forms of teacher-student interaction. It is noted that training with the help of ”virtual patients” allows us to evaluate the acquired practical skills and competencies of future doctors.

Practice-oriented teaching of a foreign language as a predictor of graduates’ professional success

Practice-oriented teaching of a foreign language as a predictor of graduates’ professional success

Alternative assessment as a means of business English skills formation in non-linguistic students

Introduction. According to the requirements of the labor market, a modern specialist with a higher education must speak a foreign language in his or her professional field, i.e. be able to communicate in a business foreign language. Within the competence-based approach, teaching a professional business foreign language involves the use of not only practice-oriented teaching methods and technologies, but also alternative techniques of evaluating students' learning activities. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to identify how the use of alternative assessment affects the formation of Business English skills among non–linguistic students. Materials and Methods. The study involved 96 undergraduate students of Vyatka State University studying in the fields of "Biology", “Biotechnology”, “Chemistry” and "Chemical Technology". The formation of Business English skills is based on the “assessment as learning” approach. This assessment includes practice-oriented methods: Case Study, electronic portfolio (iPortfolio), pair work (We Create Activity), imitation of an interview (Mock job interview), reports (Reports) in the form of formal letters. Pearson’s χ2 test was used for the result statistical processing. Results. The results of the experiment showed that the number of students in the experimental group with a low level of Business English skills decreased from 37.5% to 4.2%, with an average level decreased from 50% to 41.7%, with a high level increased from 12. 5% to 54.1%; χ2 = 18.006, p ≤ 0.05. Conclusion. The significance of the conducted research lies in the "assessment as learning" approach used to solve the problem of the Business English skills and abilities formation among undergraduate students. This approach provided not only conditions for the development of Business English skills, but also for the development of critical thinking, creativity, and cooperation. Keywords: Business English, Business English skills, alternative assessment techniques, Case Study

Designing a methodological system of practice-oriented teaching in mathematics for future engineers of fire and technosphere safety

Designing a methodological system of practice-oriented teaching in mathematics for future engineers of fire and technosphere safety

Vocational Education from a Cross-national Perspective: Comparative Analysis of China, Germany, and the United States, with a Case Study of Zhaixing Academy

This study delves into the current state and challenges of vocational education through a comparative study of cross-national vocational education and an analysis of the Zhaixing Academy case. The research reveals that vocational education reform can draw on the experiences of the German dual system, American community colleges, and Chinese vocational education reforms, with a focus on informal education pathways, practice-oriented teaching, and flexible training methods. The Zhaixing Academy case demonstrates the application of practice-oriented teaching approaches in the field of vocational education, emphasizing individual student development needs and the advantages of education outside formal institutions, offering new insights and references for the current Chinese education system. The study proposes that governments and education departments should increase investment in vocational education, encourage collaboration between enterprises and vocational education institutions, and support innovative practice-oriented education. In the future, Zhaixing Academy can continue to focus on education reform, expand the realm of practice-oriented education, promote its educational philosophy and methods, and contribute to the diversification and sustainable development of education.

Certainty in Uncertain Times: Dental Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic–A Qualitative Study

The restrictions concerning social contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic implied a rethinking of teaching methods at universities in general, and for practice-oriented teaching such as dental education in particular. This qualitative study aimed to assess aspects of feelings of certainty and uncertainty during this specific education process, incorporating the perspectives of teaching staff and dental students. Qualitative methods based on interviews were used for data collection. Dental students from different academic years (second, third, fourth, and fifth) and teaching staff responsible for the content and implementation of courses within the dental curriculum were recruited. The data analysis was performed by qualitative content analysis. A total of 39 dental students and 19 teaching staff participated. When students and staff dealt positively with this specific situation, certainty was achieved. The availability of presentations and clear communication enhanced feelings of certainty. The participants often felt unsure about how to handle such a challenging situation and felt insecure when planning for the semester. The students missed contact with other students and argued that the information policy on their dental studies was not transparent enough. In addition, dental students and teaching staff were nervous about the risk of infection from COVID-19, especially in practical courses with patient contact. The COVID-19 pandemic situation leads to a rethinking of dental education. Feelings of certainty can be strengthened by clear and transparent communication as well as training in online teaching methods. To reduce uncertainty, it is crucial to establish channels for information exchange and feedback.

ОБНОВЛЕНИЕ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ, МЕТОДИК И ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНО-ОРИЕНТИРОВАННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ ИНОСТРАННОМУ ЯЗЫКУ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ АГРАРНЫХ ВУЗОВ)

This article discusses the features of practice-oriented teaching of a foreign language in an agrarian university and the most optimal ways of introducing digital technologies into the educational process in order to improve it. The authors have studied in detail some aspects that complicate the process of teaching the discipline and therefore require special attention: the amount of time allocated to classroom classes in a foreign language according to the curriculum, low motivation for study on the part of students, as well as a different level of their foreign language training at the time of the beginning of studies at university. In addition, the need to revise the content of the foreign language course was emphasized, not only in terms of relevance and scientific nature of the material, but also in order to update the forms and methods of teaching used within the framework of universal digitalization of agricultural education. During the course of the discipline, teachers and students tested various programs for making and demonstrating presentations, diagnostic tests, intelligence maps and crosswords, and also studied the basic principles of working in messengers and cloud platforms (Discord, Webinar, Zoom). Close attention was paid to the ways to increase students’ motivation to study at an agricultural university in general and to study foreign languages in the context of their chosen specialty in particular; as well as to develop their professional and personal qualities: initiative, responsibility, teamwork skills and creative thinking.

СУЩНОСТНЫЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПРОФЕССИНАЛЬНЫХ КОМПЕТЕНЦИЙ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОЙ ЛОГИСТИКИ У СТУДЕНТОВ СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТИ «ФАРМАЦИЯ» МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ИНСТИТУТА В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОЙ ОТРАСЛИ

The basic provisions and essential characteristics of the criterion approach in the formation of professional competences of pharmaceutical logistics in students of medical school in the conditions of digitalisation of health care and pharmacy economics are disclosed. Attention is paid to the tasks facing digital health care, including the provision of its staff with competences of pharmaceutical logistics. Dynamic logistics in the pharmaceutical sector, focused on the consumer, is characterised. The role of the logistics operator in the supply chain in the pharmaceutical market, which future specialists in the field of pharmaceutical logistics should have an idea of, is revealed. By means of theoretical analysis the criteria of the process of the formation of professional competences of pharmaceutical logistics in students are identified and described: motivational-value, activity-communication in the digital environment, professional-reflexive, information-cultural. The connection of criteria with indicators and levels of formation of professional competences of pharmaceutical logistics in students of medical school is emphasised. The use of the selected criteria by teachers of educational organisations of higher education within the framework of application of pedagogical technology based on the principles of conceptuality, manageability, processuality, praxiological (practical applicability) is proposed. The focus is on the application of digital technologies by teachers. We focus attention on the application of digital technologies by teachers in the preparation of students for future professional activity. The significance of systematisation of practice-oriented teaching material revealing the essence of the logistics process in pharmacy is revealed. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the disclosure of the content of the criterion approach in the formation of professional competences of pharmaceutical logistics in students of medical school, which are necessary for future specialists in the conditions of digitalisation of health care and pharmacy economy. The article is of interest for teachers of educational organisations of higher education, postgraduates, applicants, students of medical institutes and can be used for scientific and pedagogical seminars.

Teaching Entrepreneurship with Different Methodologies

The aim of the paper is to prove the usefulness of practice-oriented teaching methods in entrepreneurship skills and programs at Bachelor and Master level in the newly joined EU countries. The paper put this question in historical context, since entrepreneurship as a special form of firms is quite a new form in the Central-Eastern European countries. The historical legacy of these countries pushed the talented and agile workforce into the informal, irregular economy, which is the reason why the teachers and the lecturers were challenged after the change of the regime. This backwardness started to eliminate the obstacles and the barriers in front of the practice-oriented teaching methods.

Features of the Study of Mathematical Analysis by Masters at a Pedagogical University

The article is devoted to the determination of the peculiarities of the study of mathematical analysis by master's students, future mathematics teachers, at a pedagogical university. The purpose of the article is to identify the main directions of practice-oriented teaching of mathematical analysis to masters of pedagogical higher education institution and to reveal the methods of implementing these directions in practice. In the course of the research such methods were used as an analysis of pedagogical and scientific-methodical literature, textbooks on mathematical analysis, school textbooks, materials of external independent evaluation (EIE), Internet sources; analysis of personal experience in teaching mathematical analysis at a pedagogical higher education institution; observations, conversations, experiment. Results. Currently, education at higher education institutions is based on a credit system, which gives students the prerogative to independently choose special elective courses for further study of subjects, but basic disciplines that are mandatory components, such as mathematical analysis, remain planned and unchanged. The study of mathematical analysis by masters should be oriented towards future professional activity, that is, it is necessary to focus on practice-oriented education when teaching this discipline. Practice-oriented training is considered as a process of assimilation of an educational program by masters with the aim of obtaining practical knowledge, abilities and skills necessary in a professional environment, that is, as a type of training in the process of which the formation and development of students' professional competencies takes place. The goal of practice-oriented training is to help the student «discover» and apply the acquired theoretical knowledge, learn to independently solve problems, adapt to the profession in modern conditions. The practice-oriented orientation of teaching mathematical analysis at pedagogical higher education institutions assumes the formation of students' methodical skills inseparable from subject skills. The article substantiates the role of mathematical analysis in the formation of mathematical competence and methodical literacy of the future teacher of mathematics. Conclusions. In the course of the study, based on the analysis of the content of the discipline «Selected issues of mathematical analysis» and the experience of teaching it at a pedagogical higher educational institution, the directions of master's students’ practice-oriented training this discipline at pedagogical higher educational institutions were highlighted. These include the following: 1) learning to analyse mathematical objects and the conditions in which they are specified; 2) creation of situations of new knowledge «discovery»; 3) organization of master's students' research activities and formation of their relevant skills; 4) organization of work with tests. Each direction is illustrated with examples from the mathematical analysis course.

지속가능발전교육(ESD)을 위한 예비수학교사의 사회 비판적 모델링 수업 설계와 성찰

Objectives This study is developing materials related to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Lesson Plan connected to mathematics based on issues related to life to cultivate key concepts of mathematics and mathematical competencies. Methods This study is conducted as a part of development research in a mathematics teacher education course. Based on a comprehensive review of literature concerning Socio-critical modeling and ESD, this study identified the guiding principles and the methods on how to develop mathematics prospective teachers’ competencies of context levels to practice the SDGs. Results Prospective teachers were able to experience diverse social issues which they were unaware of in daily life. Pedagogical goals such as critical understanding of the surrounding world. A variety of controversial topics such as Climate Action. Practice-oriented teaching skills were improved. Conclusions Prospective teachers realized diverse social phenomena and mathematical connectedness through developing lesson plan in EDS-PBL. In addition, it is suggested that pre-service mathematics teachers should be given an opportunity to fully experience Socio-critical modeling which could lead to development of their creativity and creative teaching competency.

Covid-19: knowledge, risk perception, trust and vaccination readiness among German medical students

IntroductionThe Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency for innovative vaccine strategies since the best of vaccines cannot be useful if people do not accept vaccinations. The current situation suggests that vaccinology has been ignored in the medical curriculum and needs more representation in teaching.ObjectivesWhat, where and how vaccinology is taught during medical studies in Heidelberg and development of an interdisciplinary revised syllabus and practice-oriented teaching methods.MethodsCurricular mapping of courses on the topic of “vaccination”, defining new learning objectives for designing innovative teaching units in consultation with teachers and students, redevelopment and updating of teaching materials.ResultsIn preliminary work, an OSCE has been created by students. Initial findings on the status of teaching on vaccinations and related communication skills in medical schools of Germany with respect to student needs and the national guidelines on learning goals for future physicians are submitted in journal ‘Vaccine’. In collaboration with the elective track Digital Medicine, two tele-OSCEs, an online knowledge quiz on vaccination education and a corresponding evaluation tool will be developed in WS 2021/22. Students will learn how to create modern teaching methods and evaluate them scientifically, using a concrete and relevant topic as an example, and will gain an insight into teaching.ConclusionsThe findings will be integrated into the Heidelberg medical school curriculum (HeiCuMed) on a long-term basis by developing a comprehensive interdisciplinary module ‘Vaccination and Vaccines’, which can either be integrated into various existing courses (e.g. virology, medical Communication, global health, etc) or as a separate elective interprofessional course.DisclosureNo significant relationships.