Special Students Research Articles

Преподавание профессиональных дисциплин на английском языке студентам неречевых специальностей: проблемы и перспективы

Анализ научной литературы и изучение опыта иноязычной подготовки студентов свидетельствуют о том, что существует потребность в дальнейшей разработке теоретических и практических аспектов иноязычных неречевых специальностей, способствующих эффективному овладению иностранным языком как средством межкультурного, профессионального общения в различных сферах научной деятельности. Сегодня иноязычная подготовка в высших учебных заведениях осуществляется на всех образовательно-квалификационных уровнях, которые характеризуются спецификой целей, задач, содержания, методов и условий обучения. Важным в процессе иноязычной подготовки студентов является развитие креативных умений, которые помогают личности проявлять творческую индивидуальность, активность, продуцировать оригинальные идеи, применять творческий подход в решении задач. Основной целью преподавания иностранного языка для неречевых специальностей является достижение уровня практического владения языком, что позволяет использовать его в профессиональной деятельности, научной работе и обеспечивает коммуникативную самостоятельность ученого в сферах профессионального и академического общения в устной и письменной формах. Nowadays, more and more attention is paid to the good proficiency of graduates of non-linguistic universities in a foreign language (primarily English) for professional communication. This is due to the fact that it is these graduates who are largely entrusted with the task of global integration of Russia - economic, scientific, industrial, educational, political, etc. – which cannot be realized if the people directly involved in its implementation are not sufficiently prepared for foreign-language professional communication in the international arena. in particular, they will not be proficient in English as the "planetary" language of international professional communication. One of such approaches, which is becoming increasingly widespread and popular, is the development of English–language courses for teaching various university disciplines not in the native language of students, but in English, which provides so-called integrated learning - parallel mastery of one or another discipline of the university cycle and a significant improvement in their mastery of English. To solve the problem of teaching professional disciplines in non-linguistic universities of Russia, various innovative approaches to teaching English for professional communication are being introduced, which we have disclosed in this article.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR PROGRAMMING STUDENTS

Summary. The article is dedicated to comparative analysis of online and offline learning at teaching English to first-year students. The purpose of the article is an analysis of success of students during the distance studies by comparison to the traditional form of education and possibility of their combination in the mixed form. The object of research are annual examination and credit points for English classes of students of the 1st year of study of speciality the "Applied programming" of information technologies faculty of Тaras Shevchenko National University. The data of students who were very often absent during distance studies because of the technical reasons were not taken into account. The subjects of this study are changes of success of studies of the above-mentioned students during combination of traditional and distance form of studies in 2019-2020 and only distance form in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years. It is analysed and to the pore success of 73 students of the marked speciality and faculty for the indicated years. Method of comparative analysis and descriptive method are used in this research. The finding of research is the discovery of good studying progresses of students at the mixed form and their worsening during the only distance form. Therefore exactly the mixed form becomes the most actual on condition of harmonious and effective combination of traditional and distance forms of studies. The practical value of research results consists in possibility of using them in the decision of questions of methodology of teaching of foreign language profile and unprofile establishments of higher school.

Knowledge toward COVID-19 in children among undergraduate students at the beginning of COVID-19 era.

To describe the level of knowledge of undergraduate students in Jordan toward COVID-19 in children in respect of the clinical signs of the disease, modes of transmission, protection measures against the disease and satisfaction with governmental measures. A cross-section was utilized in this study. An online survey questionnaire was utilized in this research study. All undergraduate students in Jordan were able to take part. The size of the sample was 799. Knowledge toward COVID-19 among children was used to assess the participants' knowledge about COVID-19. The findings indicate that the students had a good understanding of the clinical signs, mode of transmission and protection measures and were satisfied with governmental measures. According to the students' responses, the resource they used the most was social media followed by news channels. Our study also found that medical specialty students had more knowledge toward COVID-19 than non-medical.

Lexico-Associative Image of a Teacher in the Language Consciousness of a Future Teacher: According to a Free Associative Experiment

The article analyzes the results of a free associative experiment to determine the associative image of the teacher in the language consciousness of students of pedagogical specialty. The experiment was conducted to determine the degree of influence of extralingual factors on the status of teachers in the modern world, strengthened by the reform processes in education, reorientation to a competency-based approach to training students within the project “New Ukrainian School”. In the associative field of the token “teacher” there are four thematic areas: “Nomination of a person on a professional basis” “Teacher's characteristics”. “Learning process”. 
 
 Received: 6 July 2022 / Accepted: 5 December 2022 / Published: 5 January 2023

Peculiarities of the Teaching of European Studies for Technical Specialties Students in Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine (on the Example of Lviv Polytechnic National University)

The purpose of the publication is to study the state and peculiarities of teaching European studies for students of technical specialties in higher educational institutions of Ukraine, mainly on the example of Lviv Polytechnic National University (hereinafter LPNU), where the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Chair project “European Studies for Technical Specialties” (hereinafter EUSTS) has been implemented since September 2022. The hypothesis of the presented research is the statement that with the strengthening of the European integration course of Ukraine the demand for knowledge about the European Union and the European integration of Ukraine among students of technical specialties is increasing, and university education is ready to satisfy such a request, applying the latest methods and approaches in the organization of education. The main focus is on clarifying the peculiarities of the formation of European studies in Ukraine; including not only classical, but also technical universities in this process; search for effective mechanisms for implementing knowledge about the EU into the educational process of students of technical specialties. To achieve the specified goals, a number of research methods were used, such as: historical-comparative, periodization, analysis of empirical data, systemic and structural-functional. It has been found that the development of European studies in Ukraine has gone through several stages of its formation. The first lasted from the moment Ukraine regained its state independence in 1991 and was characterized by the presence of limited opportunities in universities to introduce European studies in the conditions of a centralized higher education system. The second stage was marked by the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” (2014), which, in fact, provided sufficient tools for the development of European studies in Ukrainian universities. Similarly, at that time, the study of the European Union and European integration was formed at Lviv Polytechnic National University, including for students of technical specialties. On the basis of statistical data, it has been concluded that among the students of the National Academy of Sciences, there is a growing interest in the study of academic disciplines related to the EU and the European integration course of Ukraine. To a large extent, this is explained by the current political status of Ukraine as a candidate for EU membership and the strengthening of Ukrainian society’s support for the process of European integration as a result of Russian aggression. Accordingly, a number of educational disciplines have been introduced for students of technical specialties at the level of LPNU in recent years, which form knowledge about the EU and European integration, but only thanks to the implementation of international projects here, mainly the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet programs. This creates prerequisites for the fact that, in the future, separate educational programs in European studies can be developed at the university, which are most expedient to implement at the second (master’s) and third (PhD) educational levels. It is important that they focus on those policies of the EU and European integration directions of Ukraine that are of particular interest to students of technical specialties, for example, EU digital policy, EU energy policy, EU policy in the field of climate, environmental protection, etc. The acquired competences will not only allow the graduates of LPNU to implement European standards and values in their professional activities, but also to more effectively use the EU toolkit in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Also, taking into account the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine and the political situation of the state, it is worth introducing a mandatory educational discipline for all students of technical specialties of Ukrainian universities on the topic of the European Union, its principles, foundations and values, as well as the features of Ukraine’s European integration progress in various areas.

Peculiarities of the Teaching of European Studies for Technical Specialties Students in Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine (on the Example of Lviv Polytechnic National University)

The purpose of the publication is to study the state and peculiarities of teaching European studies for students of technical specialties in higher educational institutions of Ukraine, mainly on the example of Lviv Polytechnic National University (hereinafter LPNU), where the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Chair project “European Studies for Technical Specialties” (hereinafter EUSTS) has been implemented since September 2022. The hypothesis of the presented research is the statement that with the strengthening of the European integration course of Ukraine the demand for knowledge about the European Union and the European integration of Ukraine among students of technical specialties is increasing, and university education is ready to satisfy such a request, applying the latest methods and approaches in the organization of education. The main focus is on clarifying the peculiarities of the formation of European studies in Ukraine; including not only classical, but also technical universities in this process; search for effective mechanisms for implementing knowledge about the EU into the educational process of students of technical specialties. To achieve the specified goals, a number of research methods were used, such as: historical-comparative, periodization, analysis of empirical data, systemic and structural-functional. It has been found that the development of European studies in Ukraine has gone through several stages of its formation. The first lasted from the moment Ukraine regained its state independence in 1991 and was characterized by the presence of limited opportunities in universities to introduce European studies in the conditions of a centralized higher education system. The second stage was marked by the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” (2014), which, in fact, provided sufficient tools for the development of European studies in Ukrainian universities. Similarly, at that time, the study of the European Union and European integration was formed at Lviv Polytechnic National University, including for students of technical specialties. On the basis of statistical data, it has been concluded that among the students of the National Academy of Sciences, there is a growing interest in the study of academic disciplines related to the EU and the European integration course of Ukraine. To a large extent, this is explained by the current political status of Ukraine as a candidate for EU membership and the strengthening of Ukrainian society’s support for the process of European integration as a result of Russian aggression. Accordingly, a number of educational disciplines have been introduced for students of technical specialties at the level of LPNU in recent years, which form knowledge about the EU and European integration, but only thanks to the implementation of international projects here, mainly the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet programs. This creates prerequisites for the fact that, in the future, separate educational programs in European studies can be developed at the university, which are most expedient to implement at the second (master’s) and third (PhD) educational levels. It is important that they focus on those policies of the EU and European integration directions of Ukraine that are of particular interest to students of technical specialties, for example, EU digital policy, EU energy policy, EU policy in the field of climate, environmental protection, etc. The acquired competences will not only allow the graduates of LPNU to implement European standards and values in their professional activities, but also to more effectively use the EU toolkit in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Also, taking into account the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine and the political situation of the state, it is worth introducing a mandatory educational discipline for all students of technical specialties of Ukrainian universities on the topic of the European Union, its principles, foundations and values, as well as the features of Ukraine’s European integration progress in various areas.

Innovative cybernetic approach in learning process

The study is based on the concept of shaping students' self-organisation in the digital learning environment of a technical university. The recommendations for creating an effective learning system can be used in the creation of effective education systems. They will be created through the use of digital technologies in the educational process of the university to create a culture of self-organization of students. According to these provisions, the author of the work should identify the characteristics of educational activities and ensure their effective implementation during the formation of the culture of students of a technical university. Scientific research on students' self-organization culture formation will be carried out considering the specifics of students' interaction and information environment of the university. The direction of the project approach in pedagogy is "pedagogical planning". The authors have identified the stages of pedagogical planning necessary for successful implementation of the project methodology and the problem under the study. They are necessary in the formation process of university students' self-organization culture. To conduct the research, it is necessary to determine the way in which the ability to create a culture of self-organization in the digital educational environment of a technical university can be developed. The authors have set a goal to provide students with the opportunity to realize their creative potential, to form self-organization. To enable students to design projects independently, the authors suggest that they show their autonomy in designing. They plan means to organize an effective learning process and ensure its effectiveness, which in modern conditions is possible through the introduction of digital technologies in the educational process of the university to create self-organization of students. The article describes technological methods of students' self-organization culture formation in the conditions of digital educational environment of a technical university, namely, project technologies, which are based on the relationship of a teacher and a group.

The project approach specifics in relation to the student self-organisation development

The study is based on the concept of shaping students' self-organisation in the digital learning environment of a technical university. The recommendations for creating an effective learning system can be used in the creation of effective education systems. They will be created through the use of digital technologies in the educational process of the university to create a culture of self-organization of students. According to these provisions, the author of the work should identify the characteristics of educational activities and ensure their effective implementation during the formation of the culture of students of a technical university. Scientific research on students' self-organization culture formation will be carried out considering the specifics of students' interaction and information environment of the university. The direction of the project approach in pedagogy is "pedagogical planning". The authors have identified the stages of pedagogical planning necessary for successful implementation of the project methodology and the problem under the study. They are necessary in the formation process of university students' self-organization culture. To conduct the research, it is necessary to determine the way in which the ability to create a culture of self-organization in the digital educational environment of a technical university can be developed. The authors have set a goal to provide students with the opportunity to realize their creative potential, to form self-organization. To enable students to design projects independently, the authors suggest that they show their autonomy in designing. They plan means to organize an effective learning process and ensure its effectiveness, which in modern conditions is possible through the introduction of digital technologies in the educational process of the university to create self-organization of students. The article describes technological methods of students' self-organization culture formation in the conditions of digital educational environment of a technical university, namely, project technologies, which are based on the relationship of a teacher and a group.

Формирование лингвокультурной компетенции как неотъемлемая составляющая процесса профессиональной подготовки преподавателя иностранного языка

Importance. The appeal to the anthropocentric paradigm of scientific knowledge at the turn of 20th–21st centuries alongside with the active development of international cooperation in various fields require updating the content and objectives of linguistic education through the integrated study of languages and cultures. However, the problems of development of the linguocultural competence as an integral part of professional training of a foreign language teaching specialist currently need more detailed study. The aim of the research is to characterise the concept of “linguocultural competence” and to consider the methods for the development of the competence in the context of professional training of a future teacher. Materials and Methods. The analysis of the scientific and methodical literature that served as the research material, the systematization and comparative analysis of approaches to the interpretation of the characteristics and content of the “linguocultural competence” concept, the design of educational activities in the context of the development of linguocultural competence among students of language specialties made up a set of methods used in this work. Results and Discussion. The existing approaches to the interpretation of the term “linguocultural competence” and similar definitions of “linguoculturological competence”, “cultural and linguistic competence” are studied. A definition relevant for use in the process of professional training of a foreign language teacher is proposed, as well as a description of some methods of work on the development of linguocultural competence among students of language specialties. Conclusion. The integration of relevant cultural and linguistic aspects into the content of linguistic education contributes to improving the quality of professional training of students – future teachers of a foreign language. The development of linguocultural competence among students of language specialties is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of their professional activities.

FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GIS TRAINING IN SUMSPU NAMED AFTER A.S. MAKARENKO

The article examines the peculiarities of geo-informational training of students of geographic specialties, which consists in determining the ways of applying GIS within the future professional activities of students of various geographic specialties. The training is based on the theoretical and methodological principles of the use of geoinformation systems and technologies, which contributes to the formation of geoinformation competence based on a differentiated approach. A differentiated approach involves the provision of educational material in various fields and the acquisition by students of various geographic specialties of various geo-informational practical skills. The implementation of geoinformation technologies in the educational process opens up new opportunities for better training of geography specialists. However, it is necessary to pay more attention to both the pre-geoinformational training of students and the formation of the content of geographic disciplines and methods of presenting material in accordance with various specialties. Students should be introduced to the functionality and performance of existing GIS software packages and open software products that can be recommended for use in the educational process. This will provide grounds for forming a sufficient level of competitiveness of future specialists in accordance with the chosen specialty. The use of GIS in the training of geography specialists contributes to the formation of geo-informational competences and provides a qualitatively new level of acquisition and generalization of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Експериментальна перевірка моделі формування фахових компетентностей студентів хімічних спеціальностей у системі «коледж – університет»

This article presents an experimental study that examines the feasibility of implementing a model for developing professional competencies of students of chemical specialties within the «college–university» system. The study proposes criteria (value–motivational, cognitive, project–activity, integral) and indicators to measure the formation of professional competencies. Various research methods, including pedagogical observation, interviewing, questionnaires, testing, expert evaluation, and professional tests, were used to collect data. The study aimed to compare the levels of formation of professional competencies of students who received a bachelor’s degree in educational and professional programs based on a junior bachelor (specialist) and on the basis of a complete general secondary education. To ensure the reliability of the data, the study relied on the homogeneity of various indicators, such as age of respondents, differentiation by education levels, profile orientation of specialties, and results of professional selection. The research program involved preparatory (analytical–declarative), formative, and final (control–analytical) stages of experimental research. The study shows that the proposed model is a complex, logically structured system of training competent specialists in the field of chemistry. The reliability and objectivity of the research results were verified using statistical methods. The article offers a comparative analysis of the results obtained in the experimental and control groups throughout the entire period of the experimental research. Keywords: continuity, professional competences, model, students of chemical specialties, experimental research.

Situational tasks in the study of chemistry by students of nonchemical specialties

The article presents situational tasks in the discipline of higher educational institutions «Chemistry» and substantiates the advantages and importance of using this type of task in practical classes. Thus, a specific example of work to reduce the gap between the knowledge and skills of a university graduate and the needs of the employer is given. Situational tasks are presented as learning tools that are important to use, on the one hand, to ensure that the teacher develops students’ knowledge, skills and abilities provided for by regulatory documentation and, on the other hand, to make students aware of the purpose of studying a particular topic of the discipline, ways to search and find solutions concerning their professional activities, explanation and competent solution of everyday issues. For example, tasks and assignments on some topics of the course are presented: the basic concepts and laws of chemistry, the periodic system of elements, the energetics of chemical reactions, solutions and the basics of electrochemistry for students of non-chemical specialties of the university studying chemistry as a general educational discipline, which is a prerequisite for basic and specialized disciplines of the specialty. Such work in practical classes makes it possible to observe the expansion of knowledge and skills of students, an increase in their interest in the chosen profession and in the discipline «Chemistry», socio-psychological satisfaction from their own ability to apply the acquired knowledge in practice and, as a result, an easier inclusion of a young specialist in professional activity and the team.

Teaching Methods and Techniques of Developing Creative Thinking Of Future Economists and Managers in the Process of Foreign Language Learning

The article highlights the necessity to develop creative thinking of future economists and managers in the process of foreign language learning. Creative thinking is considered as an essential competence of future specialists. Different approaches to the definition of creative thinking are given in the article. The most important components, features and characteristics of creative thinking of students of economic and managerial specialties are presented by the author. The article reveals the most effective teaching methods for students’ creative thinking development in the process of teaching English to future specialists. A system of language activities aiming to develop creative thinking of students of economic and managerial specialties has been elaborated by the author. It comprises a range of interactive activities such as creative writing, describing a picture, creative projects, brainwriting, finding a connection, creative reading, game-based activities. A detailed description, aim of development of particular creative thinking skills, stages and special recommendations for the successful implementation of the system of language activities are presented in the article. The author underlines a great potential of English classes for the purpose to foster students’ creativity and make the process of foreign language learning more interesting, student involved and personally oriented. Conclusions of the scientific research and further researches are disclosed. It is also emphasized that creative thinking skills of future specialists can be developed in the process of extra curriculum activities. Thus, creation and functioning of students’ problem group on creativity development in the process of learning English has been proposed as one of the effective means for fostering students’ creativity

Подготовка учебно-методических материалов краеведческой направленности для общеобразовательных организаций студентами педагогических специальностей

The research is devoted to the issue of developing educational and methodological materials on History and Local studies by students of pedagogical specialties. Today, teachers face a difficult task related to improving the effectiveness of teaching History and Local studies in primary school. To organize teaching with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard, teachers need to use new universal methods and technologies. In this matter, teaching materials prepared by students – future history teachers – will be an excellent assistance for teachers. The project activity of students of pedagogical specialties 44.03.05 Pedagogical education (with two training profiles) (profiles «History and culture of confessions», «History and social studies») is analyzed. Considered various educational and methodological materials in local history for educational organizations created by students at project activities are: lesson-game, lesson-excursion, reproduction of archival graphic materials, interactive video tour. The main attention is paid to the workbook on local history, which will allow integrating the local history module into the academic subject «History». The concluded analyzed role of the workbook in the educational process is that the workbook is one of the leading tools that allow independent study of the subject and control of students' knowledge at all stages of learning, which provides an opportunity for the teacher to eliminate gaps in knowledge in time. Designed its own methodological development on the history of the cities of Tambov province in the 19th century, which is a workbook with assignments for students, with which you can study not only historical urbanism, Tambov local history, but also the history of Russia.

Scientific activity of students as an important factor of sustainable development in the scientific and social spheres

For sustainable development in various fields, highly qualified personnel are required. One of the ways to train such personnel is to involve young people in scientific activities while studying at the university. The author asks questions: how do students of psychological specialties perceive scientific activities, what emotional states arise in students when thinking about scientific activities or directly in the process of doing it. The introduction contains researches devoted to students' research activities; author presents his own model. The section "Methods" describes the sample: 73 students of psychological specialties; the author's questionnaire is given. The section "Results" reveals the students' opinion on how scientific activity can be included in various types of student activity, students' perception of scientific activity and their emotional states when thinking about it. The most frequently chosen emotional states are: interest and inspiration. The section "Discussion " contains the results obtained by other researchers. The author offers practical steps to popularize scientific activity at the university and introduce students to it. In conclusion, it is concluded that some university students have a superficial knowledge of research activities. Some students who would potentially like to start doing research don’t do it.

Topology as a didactic tool for the development of students’ mathematical thinking

The article is aimed at revealing main methodical aspects of teaching topology for students of mathematical specialties of pedagogical universities. The article emphasizes the special importance of topology as a didactic tool for the development of the mathematical worldview of students of mathematical specialties at universities. Topology is a section of mathematics studying the properties of figures (or spaces) which they preserve in continuous deformations such as stretching, compression or bending. Continuous deformation takes place when there is no ruptures (that is integrity of a figure is not broken) or patching. Topological problems are solved through methods that are radically different from methods of geometry. The studying of topology plays an important role due to broad theoretic and practical application of topological regularities in such branches of science as physics, astronomy, anthology, cybernetics, geology, architecture, geography, cosmology, genetics etc. Topology is particularly useful in improving students’ intellectual and cognitive abilities and developing their mathematical skills.

Verbal manifestations of aggression in social networks (based on the questionnaire materials of higher education applicants of teaching specialties)

Introduction. In modern linguistics, research into various manifestations of verbal aggression has intensified, particularly in social networks. The priority of the state policy of Ukraine is to ensure the protection of life and health, including mental health, of participants in the educational environment, therefore, in the process of working with students of higher education in pedagogical specialties, the question of the nature of aggression, its forms, ways of spreading and prevention inevitably arises. Purpose. The article analyzes the phenomenon of verbal aggression as a form of conflictogenic speech behavior in social networks; based on the material of an anonymous survey of students of pedagogical specialties, the level of awareness of students of higher education regarding verbal aggression in the virtual space was determined, and the linguistic means of implementing aggression in the form of ridicule (mockery), disrespectful comments, threats (intimidation) were characterized. Methods. Anonymous questionnaire of students was the main method of research, since the questions of the questionnaire are aimed at determining the linguistic means of aggression in social networks. Results. The results of the anonymous survey of students of pedagogical specialties regarding the manifestations of verbal aggression in the virtual space reveal that only 60% of respondents are informed about verbal violence in social networks, 15% of survey participants recognized themselves as the object of bullying. When answering other questions of the questionnaire, students testified to more cases of verbal aggression towards themselves, including verbal insults, mockery, intimidation, etc. Originality. The relevance of our investigation is due to the strengthening of the processes of speech aggression in general and the insufficiency of studying the problem of verbal violence in the virtual communicative space, in particular, among the student body. Verbal aggression is the most common type of violence in modern schools and the cause of psychological tension in the educational environment. Conclusion. The results of the anonymous survey of students of higher education in pedagogical specialties regarding verbal aggression as a form of conflict-causing speech behavior in social networks indicate the need to strengthen work with students to develop the ability to recognize manifestations of violence and adequately respond to them. In general, we note significant gaps in the knowledge of students of higher education in pedagogical specialties regarding verbal aggression - 40% of respondents do not have information about verbal violence in the virtual space. Answers to questionnaire questions are usually correct, mostly one-word, without elaborate reasoning, which we associate with students’ reluctance to analyze images, violation of privacy, etc. Questionnaire participants singled out the following hierarchy of forms of verbal aggression: disrespectful comments, ridicule (taunting), threats (intimidation), they primarily related to the appearance, behavior, and style of clothing of communicators; language means of aggression are defined as insulting statements, absent vocabulary, jokes (mostly without specification).

Methods of Teaching Students of Non-Linguistic Specialties at a Higher Educational Institution

The modern educational paradigm provides for the formation of various competencies: general cultural, personal and professional, the optimal combination of which should be achieved as a result of professional training of a specialist. Accordingly, for students of non-linguistic specialties, the study of a foreign language should be aimed at the development of all these competencies, which determines the choice of the main forms and methods of teaching it, based on an integrative personal-activity approach. At the same time, the main methodological solution for teaching a foreign language in a non-linguistic university should be the development and creative application of complex digital educational resources that can be used both as basic and additional pedagogical technologies. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that in the conditions of modern informatization of society, it becomes necessary not only to develop methodological tools independently, but also to use the existing developments productively. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities they have acquired, determine for themselves the need for additional information, continue their continuing education and self-education throughout their professional path. The use of digital educational resources makes it possible to switch the process of acquiring knowledge from broadcasting to their purposeful acquisition, which corresponds to the modern competence paradigm.

Modern Slovakistics ― Coordinates and Vectors. Collection of Reports of the International Scientific Conference Dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Teaching of the Slovak Language at the University of St. Kliment Ohridski in Sofia, 28.04.2021 / ed. by V. Panaiotov et al. Sofia: University Publishing House of St. Kliment Ohridsky, 2022. 480 p. (Book Review)

In 2022, a collection of articles “Modern Slovakistics ― Coordinates and Vectors” was published, based on the materials of an international scientific conference that took place on 04/28/2021 in Sofia and was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the beginning of teaching of Slovak language at the University of St. Kliment Ohridsky. The authors of the articles ― scholars and teachers from Bulgaria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Russia, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Germany ― consider a whole range of problems related to teaching students in specialties related to the Slovak language, culture, literature, translation skills. The book uses two languages ― Bulgarian and Slovak. The articles are grouped into four sections corresponding to the four main areas in Slovakian studies. The section “The Slovak language in the European context” examines the problems of history and current state of the language, its comparative and culturological aspects. The thematic spectrum of the section “Slovak literature in the European context” ranges from comparative studies and the links of literature with fine arts to trends in modern prose. The articles in the section “Slovak language and translation as a linguistic and cultural phenomenon” are devoted to the traditions of Slovak-Bulgarian literary translations, issues of adequacy and difficulties in translation work. The section “Teaching the Slovak language as a foreign language” contains articles on the peculiarities of the methodology of teaching the Slovak language at Slavic departments, on the problems of grammar of the Slovak language in theoretical and practical terms. A significant number of articles, the quality of research, and the breadth of the authors’ professional interests testify to the importance of the interchange of cultural and spiritual values in the Slavic world.

The problem and the current state of the formation of professional competence of engineering students

The role of physics in the formation of professional competence of the students of the engineering specialties and the methods for its implementation is discussed in the article.