Project Method Development in Study of Chemistry in Vocational and Pedagogical University

Abstract

The paper considers the problem of realization of the project method in the study of chemistry in vocational and pedagogical university. The research urgency is caused by the necessity of more complete assimilation of professional and research competences. The authors have developed a model of organization of project activity of university students. The theoretical rationale for the project method of teaching chemistry is presented. The results of studies of the effectiveness of the developed model are given. Special attention is paid to determination of readiness of students to project activities. Novelty of research consists in a new approach to the study of chemistry based on the implementation of professionally-oriented projects for students in non-core universities. The authors focus on the need for reasonable planning of the experimental work during project execution. It is noted that the result of the implementation of the experiment with the use of this approach was that the students’ satisfaction with project activities is at a high level. It is shown that the project method contributes to the level of students’ knowledge, mastering professional and research competencies. The authors propose the project activity as a supplement to the traditional form of teaching. The article can be helpful when using new technologies of teaching chemistry at the university.