THE USE OF INNOVATIVE STUDY METHODS AND ICT IN THE STUDY PROCESS: THE ATTITUDES OF LECTURERS AND STUDENTS

Abstract

The results of the research, carried out at the University, are presented in the article. They helped to clarify the attitude of lecturers and students towards the usage peculiarities of information and communication technologies in the study process. The following elements of study process were being analyzed: competencies, gained during the studies, application of learning methods, assessment methods of learning and achievements. The research revealed that the use of innovative methods and information and communication technologies in the study process are not sufficient. In order to achieve the quality in education, it is sufficient to develop lecturers' capacities to use information technologies, to encourage students to use the virtual learning environment. The research was accomplished using the Tuning methodology, a questionnaire survey and interview methods. 259 respondents participated in the research. KEYWORDS: innovative study methods, virtual learning/teaching environment. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/ 10.15181/atee.v1i0.665