Students Of Technical Specialties Research Articles

Metacognitive Involvement and Critical Thinking in Technical Students in Information Environment

Metacognitive involvement in activities and critical thinking are the soft skills students require as a basic adaptation resource in information environment at university, in life, and at work. This research explored the correlation between metacognitive involvement and critical thinking which university students of technical specialties used to navigate information environment. The study involved 58 male and 12 female fourth-year students (21.26 ± 0.47 y.o.) of the Penza State University, Penza, Russia. The list of methods employed included scientific review, survey, testing, and Spearman’s correlation analysis. The survey involved the following questionnaires: Metacognitive Involvement in Activity (G. Schraw, R. Dennison, 1994; eight-factor version by E. I. Perikova, V. M. Byzova, 2022); Critical Thinking Test (J. Kincher, 1990); author’s own questionnaire of Students and Information Environment (N. N. Krylova, 2024). The correlation analysis revealed strong relationships between nine indicators of metacognitive involvement in activities and critical thinking (p ≤ 0.001 and p ≤ 0.01). The Structure of Error Correction factor of metacognitive involvement depended on such a parameter of information environment as the input intensity. The metacognitive involvement in activities correlated with the students’ assessment of mental and information load in the curriculum, e.g., the Metacognitive Knowledge factor correlated with the mental and information load in Physics and Mathematics while the Error Correction Structure factor was associated with the load assessment in technical disciplines. In addition, some individual parameters of information environment correlated with the students’ assessment of mental and information load. In this study, metacognitive involvement in activities correlated with critical thinking in university students as they interacted with information environment because these phenomena are not isolated psychologically from each other.

Професійна спрямованість математичної підготовки студентів технічних спеціальностей у контексті фундаменталізації освітнього процесу

The article examines the peculiarities of mathematical training of future technical specialists in the context of fundamentalization of the educational process. The study of the definitions of fundamentalization, mathematical preparation was carried out, the main characteristic features of mathematical preparation, proposed by the researchers of the problem of mathematical preparation, were singled out. An analysis of the work of scientists dedicated to the selected research problem was carried out. It has been established that the mathematical training of future technical specialists is a dialectical combination of formed mathematical skills and abilities for their applied application and the direct process of forming these skills. The fundamentalization of mathematical training is considered to be the concept of improving mathematical training, in which basic mathematical invariants are selected for their further application in professional activities. To implement the approach of professional orientation of mathematical training of students of technical specialties, it is recommended to take into account the peculiarities of the construction of the course of higher mathematics and courses of special disciplines in order to enable the integration of educational material, as well as the organization of the educational process in higher education institutions. Based on the analysis of educational programs for students of various specialties of the Vinnytsia National Technical University, a conclusion was made about the difference in program results in mathematics for students of the same lecture stream. On the basis of which it is proposed to unify tasks of professional content. Examples of professional tasks from the "Theory of Probability" section are given.

Interdisciplinary aspect in the organization of research and project activities of students of a technical university: on the example of the "Graph theory" discipline

The article considers the possibilities of using educational and professional humanitarian-oriented research tasks in the educational process of the university as a means of forming and developing research skills of students of technical specialties. The process of solving educational and professional tasks is considered by the example of constructing an optimal route using graph theory methods.

Формування графічної компетентності майбутніх фахівців технічних спеціальностей засобами штучного інтелекту

The article considers the use of artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency of teaching graphic disciplines. The article analyses the possibilities of AI for personalising the learning process, automated assessment, providing interactive tasks and real-time feedback. Such approaches can increase student motivation, improve the quality of learning outcomes, and make the learning process more adaptive to the individual needs of each student. Special attention is paid to the impact of AI on the development of professional skills of students of technical specialities. The use of interactive simulations and virtual environments controlled by artificial intelligence helps students to better master complex graphic and spatial concepts. Students have the opportunity to independently work on graphic tasks in a virtual environment that simulates real-world professional conditions, while receiving instant feedback from the system. This approach also promotes critical thinking and creativity in solving graphic problems. The article also discusses methodological approaches to the introduction of AI into curricula, in particular, the integration of new technologies into the educational process without disrupting traditional educational methods. It is noted that effective integration of AI requires an integrated approach, where technologies work in cooperation with the teacher, complementing traditional teaching methods and creating conditions for the development of the necessary competencies in students. The importance of an integrated approach to the use of artificial intelligence, where technologies complement traditional teaching methods, contributing to the development of graphic competence, is substantiated. Future research will be aimed at an in-depth study of ways to improve the teaching of graphic disciplines using artificial intelligence, as well as their integration into programmes for students with special educational needs.

Tests in Moodle: optimizing the educational process for students of technical specialties

The article considers introduction and use of test items in Moodle system with the purpose of improvement. This study considers the challenges faced by university teachers and students of technical specialties in the modern educational environment. It emphasized the need to develop not only theoretical, but also practical skills. The role of electronic learning tools is highlighted, the importance of online platforms, namely the Moodle distance learning system, is emphasized. The main focus of the article is the application of tests on the Moodle platform in order to optimize the educational process and assess the performance of students of technical specialties. The study is the results of a survey of university teachers and students of Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies and Institute for Advanced Technologies and Industrial Programming of MIREA – Russian Technological University on the use of Moodle and the use of tests to assess knowledge. The work also covers various aspects of the use of Moodle in the educational process, focusing on the development of practical skills and effective assessment of learning achievement. University teachers shared their experience of using Moodle for educational purposes, identifying the advantages and features of introducing test items in the system. The students expressed their opinion about the perception of the platform as well as the level of satisfaction. The results of the survey were presented as quantitative and qualitative data and subsequently analysed statistically. It also focused on the advantages and limitations of using Moodle in technical education from the point of view of the participants in the process. These findings can be a valuable resource for educators as well as for platform developers seeking to improve functionality tailored to the needs of technical education programs.

Artificial intelligence in teaching technical English to nuclear engineering students

The paper considers the available artificial intelligence platforms used in the preparation of technical English assignments and the ways of motivation to learn a foreign language as the object of research. The processes of providing motivation for learning are chosen as the subject area. The objective of the research is to show the possibilities and spheres of AI use in foreign language teaching on the basis of analysing the information presented in the public domain about the existing ways of artificial intelligence application in foreign language teaching, as well as the conducted survey of nuclear engineering students. The methods used in the paper were theoretical analysis of scientific literature, analysis of periodicals, analysis of the practical use of AI in the work of teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages, as well as the data of the survey conducted among the students of technical specialities of VETI MEPhI. The main result of the research is the conclusion that the use of AI allows to diversify didactic material, provide motivation of students to master technical English and understand technological processes through the use of video content.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES(on the example of Satbayev University)

The study is devoted to the analysis of the psychological characteristics of graduate students of technical specialties on the example of Satbayev University. The relevance of this research is due to the rapid development of technology and the increasing role of technical specialties in the modern world, which creates new challenges and requirements for the educational process in technical universities. The purpose of the study is to identify the key psychological characteristics of graduate students, which will allow them to better understand their needs and expectations, as well as contribute to the formation of a more effective and adapted educational process. The study revealed a variety of factors influencing the educational and professional trajectories of graduate students, including social, personal and internal motives. The results facilitate a deeper comprehension of the psychological traits and requirements of students, thereby aiding in the formulation of customized strategies for their education and development. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including questionnaires, were used in the course of the work. The main sample of the study covered more than 180 graduate students of various technical specialties at Satbayev University. The analysis of the questionnaire data, including demographic parameters, motivation for choosing an educational institution and specialty, as well as value orientations and hobbies of graduate students, was carried out.The results obtained canbe used to develop individualized approaches to learning, career management and student support, as well as to improve the quality of education in technical universities.

Исследование отношения студентов вузов к использованию арт-терапии

The article presents the results of an empirical study, the purpose of which is to study the attitude of university students to the use of art therapy. It was assumed that students have insufficient knowledge about art therapy, and the study of art therapy courses by future psychologists and teachers is important for the development of their professional competencies. A questionnaire was developed that included eight questions characterizing students’ knowledge of art therapy (general understanding and familiarity with it, its definition, applicability and effectiveness, types, benefits for professional and psychological tasks). A survey of 42 students of the Faculty of Psychology and Social Pedagogy of the Taganrog Institute named after A.P. Chekhov (branch) of the Russian State Economic University (RINH) was conducted, as well as 39 students of technical areas of the Southern Federal University in Taganrog. The main result of the study was that students’ knowledge of art therapy was quite poor (especially students of technical specialties). At the same time, a significant part of students are interested in art therapy and consider it useful for professional development and psychological health. The results obtained can be used in the development of university academic disciplines in art therapy. A conclusion is made about the desirability of including some art therapy methods in the training program (primarily psychological and pedagogical areas), which will improve the quality of training of future specialists.

Theoretical substantiation of the concepual model of project tecnology

The proposed article stresses that that learning a foreign language by students of technical specialties of the higher school is associated with difficulties which are primarily of a socio-psychological nature. It`s shown that the project methodology here is an effective development tool of critical thinking for future technicians.

Cуть та структура іншомовної професійної компетентності студентів технічних спеціальностей

The article examines the fact that in modern state standards of higher education, from a number of areas of training of students of technical specialties, mastering a foreign language is presented at once in two competences. At the same time, if previously the goal of foreign language learning in higher education institutions was the formation of foreign language communicative competence and all components in the social, everyday and sociocultural spheres of communication, then modern state standards of higher education also emphasize the formation of communicative competence in the professional sphere of communication. It was found that such an expansion of the spheres of using a foreign language as a means of communication contributed to the designation of the formation of professional foreign language communicative competence as one of the main goals of teaching a professional foreign language to students of technical specialties. At the same time, scientists have not yet reached a consensus regarding the structure and component composition of professional foreign language communicative competence. The history of the issue is considered, the structure and component composition of the professional foreign language communicative competence of students of technical specialties is proposed. Structurally, students' professional foreign language communicative competence includes two components: foreign language communicative and professional. Foreign language communicative consists of five sub-competencies: linguistic, language, socio-cultural, compensatory and educational-cognitive. The professional component includes knowledge in a specific field of professional activity and professional activities of specialists in a specific field of training. It has been investigated that this component will largely determine the content of training components of foreign language communicative competence, adding professionally-oriented subject content to the training process, which reflects the specialty of specialists in the technical field. In addition, it was established that as a level category, professional foreign language communicative competence of students consists of five components: value-motivational, cognitive, operational, communicative, reflective. The content of these components is described in detail in the work.

Health-improving effect of running for students of technical specialties.

Aim: To study the dynamics of indicators of the functional state and health of technical specialties students during their long-term running engagement. Materials and Methods: The research involved 112 students (59 men and 53 women) aged 17-20 years. Two groups of students were formed: group 1 included students who, in addition to compulsory academic physical education training sessions, were not engaged in any type of motor activity on their own; group 2 included students who independently were engaged in recreational running 3 times a week in extracurricular time. Results: It was found that during the research period, both male and female students who were independently engaged in recreational running in extracurricular time showed a significant improvement of such indicators as resting heart rate, vital capacity of the lungs, duration of breath holding during inhalation and exhalation, duration of heart rate recovery after standard exercise, level of endurance development, level of physical health. Conclusions: The positive influence of independent running with moderate intensity on the functional state and health of students of technical specialties has been proved. The low efficiency of the physical education system in Ukraine and, accordingly, the insufficient level of motor activity, indicators of functional status, and health of students who, in addition to academic physical education training sessions, did not exercise on their own, were also confirmed.

Axiological significance of axiological education for the preparation of students of technical specialties

In the modern information world, much attention is paid to the issue of training specialists in engineering and technical specialties, since their need is determined by high rates of scientific and technological progress. However, effective professional formation of specialists in technical specialties and their development as individuals is not possible without students' perception of socio-cultural values. The application of the axiological approach creates conditions for the successful assimilation of social values by students. The training of students of technical specialties should focus not only on the formation of professional training , but also should contain the education of students with a broad worldview . awareness of professional and spiritual values. Value orientation is a basic component of a person's spiritual worldview. The system of personal values inherent in a particular individual forms his behavior in society. A person's motivation explains why a person committed this or that act, and a person's value system can explain for what purpose he committed this act. Technical specialists should be pleased with the competence of activities in difficult economic and social conditions. Personal development should provide for a continuous process, which should include not only the development of new knowledge, but also an active transformation of the environment. The need for axiological education is dictated by global changes in society, the widespread introduction of information technologies and, as a result, new, increased requirements for specialists in technical specialties from potential employers and society. The personality model of a technical specialist should contain a wide range of personal characteristics that allow to increase the level of effectiveness of this specialist.

Devising an approach to the use of distance education technologies in performing control measures for technical students

The object of this study is the process of implementation of control measures with the help of distance learning technologies for students of technical specialties. The problem of the application of information and communication technologies for the effective implementation of final control during distance learning has been studied. An authentic algorithm for creating a test on the Moodle platform has been developed. The proposed algorithm is based on the use of the classical structure of the ticket, which allows implementing an approach to final control that is closest to the traditional one. This is important for assessing the acquired practical students competences of engineering specialties since for them the control measure may include a combination of textual, graphic, and computational tasks. The application of the algorithm in practice allows one to improve the quality of the final assessment by ensuring equal conditions for students, attracting the optimal set of tools for this, as well as identifying the student and thus ensuring the transparency of the control measure. Verification of the developed algorithm during the quarantine period sessions at the Faculty of Transport Construction of the National Transport University demonstrated a better adaptability of students to conduct control measures in remote form. This is confirmed by an increase in quality (from 1.16 % to 6.8 %) and success (to 7.4 %) rates among students, as well as a high level of student satisfaction in 2022 with the effectiveness of online learning, which was determined through an anonymous questionnaire. Promising steps regarding the use of the algorithm in the final evaluation are the development of measures for the implementation of automated recognition of the emotional status of students

Innovative approaches to the education of students of technical specialties in the conditions of war in Ukraine

Problem. The military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine became a challenge to the very existence of the state, its sovereignty and collegiality, and also severely affected all components of education. There was a significant threat to the life and health of the participants of the educational process, large-scale destruction of the educational infrastructure took place, which caused the forced large-scale movement of participants in the educational process within Ukraine and abroad, and led to the deterioration of the provision of educational services and the acquisition of knowledge by those seeking education. This especially applies to specialties of the practical direction. Goal. The aim of this work is to find ways to address the issue of educating Ukrainian students in technical specialties during times of war, to ensure safety, and improve the quality of educational services. Methodology. The study involves analytical research on laboratory and practical work in the context of distance learning. It includes detailed analysis the existing experience of remote performance of laboratory work and the possibilities of their use in the educational process of Ukrainian universities under the conditions of war was conducted. Results. The search for ways to borrow existing experience in the remote execution of laboratory work and the possibilities of their use in the educational process of Ukrainian universities in wartime conditions showed that it is advisable to implement them using the laboratory of digital remote electrical engineering education “My Digital Electrical Engineering”, developed by Riga Technical University. The structure of this laboratory and the algorithm for working with it have been studied. Originality. A step-by-step algorithm for introducing the laboratory of digital distance electrical engineering education into the educational process of KhNADU is proposed. Practical value. The results of this study can be used to enhance the process of distance learning in technical universities of Ukraine during times of war, ensuring safety and improving the quality of educational services.

Conditions for the Formation of Foreign Language Communicative Competence of Technical Specialty Students in the Process of Studying a Foreign Language in Higher Educational Institutions

This article is devoted to the problem of determining the conditions for the formation of foreign language communicative competence of students of technical specialties in the process of learning a foreign language in higher education institutions (hereinafter – HEI). The purpose of the article is to characterize the conditions for the formation of foreign language communicative competence of students of technical specialties in the process of learning a foreign language in a HEI and to reveal the methodological features of ensuring these conditions in practice. To conduct this study, the following research methods were used: analysis of psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature, systematization and generalization of different views on the formation of foreign language communicative competence of technical students in the process of learning a foreign language in a HEI. Results. The article gives a brief description of the concept of «foreign language communicative competence», shows the need for the formation and improvement of foreign language communicative competence in the process of training students of technical specialties in the totality of its components. Based on the analysis of scientific research, which examines different approaches of foreign and Ukrainian researchers in determining the content and conditions for the formation of foreign language communicative competence, the conditions for the formation of foreign language competence of students of technical specialties were characterized and methodological features of their provision in practice were revealed. These conditions are: the continuity of foreign language training at HEIs, which takes into account the multi-level structure of professional training at HEIs (bachelor-master); the professional-practical orientation of foreign language learning for students of technical specialties within the framework of cognitive, activity and emotional-value components of professional training; a combination of competence (target component), communicative (methodical component) and personal-oriented (emotional-value component) approaches to the organization of the process of foreign language training of students of technical specialties; ensuring the information and content coordination of the educational discipline «Foreign language» with the educational disciplines of general professional and professional training; the use of group and individual-group methods of organization of learning, interactive learning methods, adequate to the activity component of the content of foreign language learning and emotional and value attitude to the profession in foreign language classes; the use of strategies for learning a foreign language in order to determine the individual trajectory of the student's educational development, ensuring the possibility of independently choosing the sequence and depth of studying the material. Conclusions. The author makes a conclusion that the implementation of the competency-based approach is becoming a factor in supporting a single educational, professional qualification, cultural and value space, a factor in Ukraine's integration into the global educational space, which opens up wide access to the educational space of the world community for modern Ukrainian students, and makes the problems of teaching foreign languages at a qualitatively new level extremely relevant and requiring detailed research.

Проведення аналогій у процесі формування математичних понять у студентів технічних спеціальностей

The article demonstrates the idea of applying the method of analogies in the process of forming mathematical concepts among students of technical specialties. Different approaches to the interpretation of the process of making analogies in the educational process are analyzed. Based on the analysis of scientific studies devoted to the specified issue, the method of conducting analogies is defined as a method of scientific knowledge that allows you to form conclusions about the researched object by comparing it with an already known object. Among other things, the main consequence of mental actions when conducting an analogy is an inference – the result of conducting an analogy, which allows you to draw a conclusion about the similarity or difference of the features (elements) of the studied objects or subjects, as well as their properties. Therefore, the result of analogizing (making an analogy) is students' acquisition of new knowledge about an unknown object (subject).
 The method of analogies has two important functions: the transition from a known information object to an unknown one, and the transition from a “simple” information object to its “complex” counterpart. An important feature of the analogy method is its potential for application in the formation of mathematical concepts. Thus, taking into account the dialectical unity of the functional properties of the method of analogies (explanatory and searching functions), the explanatory function of the method of analogies, in particular when forming concepts, is realized by building models for carrying out analogies, which will become the basis for forming an idea of a specific concept (object), searching the function of the method of analogies during the formation of concepts is based on the fact that students carry out an analysis and synthesis of the received information, build hypotheses regarding a specific information structure (concept).
 The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the method of analogies, to demonstrate its implementation in the process of forming mathematical concepts among students of technical specialties.
 The conducted study of the method of analogies allows us to characterize the basic factors of its implementation in the educational process.
 Given the multifacetedness of the chosen research topic, the prospects for further research include theoretical and practical developments in the implementation of the concept of the method of conducting analogies in the mathematical training of future technical specialists.

Педагогічна компетентність як необхідна складова професійної компетентності майбутніх фахівців технічних спеціальностей

The article addresses the pressing issue of developing pedagogical competence as an essential component of the professional competence of future professionals in technical specialties. Various aspects of the process of forming the investigated competence are considered, including its structure, components, and formation methods. It emphasizes that success in technical fields extends beyond technical skills and also requires professionals to effectively communicate, teach, and collaborate with others. The research underscores the importance of developing pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties to prepare qualified professionals who can successfully apply their knowledge and skills in pedagogical and professional activities.
 The authors provide a rationale for the methods and approaches used to develop pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties. They offer practical recommendations for educational institutions on integrating pedagogical training into curricula and teaching methodologies for students in technical fields. The importance of motivation for professional growth, the development of integrative skills, and the connection between educational content and practical activities is established. The role of methodological support and modern information technology in the learning process is emphasized. The significance of pedagogical competence as a key element in the successful preparation of future professionals in technical specialties is highlighted, underscoring the necessity for continuous development of this competence throughout one's lifetime to achieve high professional effectiveness.
 The prospects for further research will focus on conducting a pedagogical experiment to determine the effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical conditions.

Оценка эффективности применения электронных учебников по математическим дисциплинам методом анкетирования преподавателей и студентов

<p>The article presents the results of a sociological study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the use of learning management systems (LMS) in a mixed form of conducting educational activities in mathematical disciplines with face-to-face seminars and lectures and organizing the independent work of students of technical specialties of the university using the LMS. The research is based on the results of a pedagogical experiment conducted in the spring semester of 2022/2023 on the introduction of an electronic textbook into the educational process at the Moscow Aviation Institute on the course "Theory of the function of a complex variable" using the distance learning system CLASS.NET. The studies are carried out by interviewing students and teachers participating in the pedagogical experiment. The most popular functions of an electronic textbook by teachers and students have been identified.</p>

Information Technology in Foreign Language Distance Teaching to Students of Technical Specialties

Information Technology in Foreign Language Distance Teaching to Students of Technical Specialties

The choice of a technical specialty by students of Russian universities: generational analysis

The article deals with the inheritance of technical professions for three generations of the family. The relevance of the study is due to the need of studying the influence of the family on the educational, professional, and cultural capital of students. The main issues of the project are the educational and professional paths of several generations of the family, family capital, motives for choosing a technical profession by students of Russian universities, dynasties of technical specialists, the collection of biographical works as a method of empirical sociology. The autobiographies written by the students of technical specialties of Russian higher educational institutions were analyzed. The educational experience of parents, grandparents of informants was studied. The author presents the classification of professions of the older generations of the family. The texts were processed using specialized computer programs. It is established that the technical profession is leading in the list of occupations of the older generations of the students' family. The second place is occupied by workers in the field of economics. In the dynasties of technical specialists, the main factor in choosing a profession is the inheritance of family professional, educational, cultural and social capital. In other families, the main motives for choosing a technical education and profession are the abilities and interests of the student, as well as the prospects of a high income. Inheritance of a profession closes the ranking of reasons for admission to technical faculties. A methodological analysis of the collection of biographical works was carried out. The approach minimizes the presence of the researcher at the field stage of the project implementation, allows the use of computer text processing, is relevant to the study of generational issues in sociology. Among the disadvantages of the method is the incompleteness of the primary information received. The results of the project can be used to solve the tasks of social policy in the fields of labor, education and family. The experience of generational analysis of biographical materials is important to sociology.