INTENSIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE SEMINARS AND PRACTICAL TRAINING ON PEDAGOGICS

Abstract

The problem of intensification students` independent activities on the pedagogy lessons is covered in the article. Feasibility of the use of educational interactive methods and technologies of critical thinking development is proved. Attention is paid to forming cooperative skills, creative and analytical thinking, reflection abilities. Examples of the use of some innovative educational technologies on the lectures, seminars and practical training on the pedagogy lessons in order to create future teachers` positive educational motivation and intensification of their independent activities are given. The most effective methods and technologies for practical training and seminars on the pedagogy lessons are project technologies called “Web-quest”, Jigsaw method and writing debates. For lectures you can use technologies for thorough analysis of educational material. Their examples are mind mapping, creation of logbooks and two-part books. It is advisable to use the technology called “Six color has” for critical thinking
development at any lessons – both lectures and practical training with seminars. For providing feedback you can use a reflection exercise called “Suitcase, rubbish, slaughter”. Methodical recommendations of lessons organization with innovative educational methods are given in the article. Attention is paid to the conditions of
successful introduction of these technologies into the educational process.