INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/mcch.2410-681X.2020.v.i2.11367Keywords:
biological chemistry, teaching, competencies, innovative learning technologiesAbstract
Introduction. Innovations in higher medical education are aimed to optimize the educational process and ensure its compliance to modern requirements. The result of a creative search of teachers is a harmonious combination of advanced didactic technologies with classical traditional teaching methods. Article provides an overview of innovative learning technologies used at the Biological Chemistry Department of Kharkiv National Medical University.
Students have been attracting to solve situation tasks, by understanding molecular processes. It contributes to successful study of biochemistry. Practical lessons in form of competition and construct logical chains support to develop independent thinking skills of students, their ability to solve questions, as well as the assessment of the knowledge of their colleagues. Students work actively at student scientific society of the Biological Chemistry Department. There is an individual approach to talented and hardworking students. Favorable setting is created for students and they choose specializations within the academic specialty, according to their abilities. At early stage of education, active participation in the student science society develops the creative independence of medical students, that allows students to integrate the various medical knowledge and strengthens their interest to scientific research. Effective conducting research helps students to integrate scientific and theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, in order to foster the development of critical thinking and analytic skills. Scientific-practical student conferences, round tables, olympiads, scientific-practical seminars emphasize the medical focus of biological chemistry, contribute to the expansion of students' knowledge in the chosen area of professional activity. The course of biological chemistry forms the competencies that are necessary for physicians to deliver of effective health care services.
The aim of the study – to describe the mechanisms of ensuring the quality higher medical education by introducing innovative technologies for organizing training at the Biological Chemistry Department of KNMU.
Conclusions. New active teaching forms are used and traditional educational methods are improved at the Biological Chemistry Department of KNMU. The formation of professional skills of students will be successfully completed, if practical lessons are organized by controlled setting, feedback and step-by-step analysis of actions are provided.
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