THE USAGE OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING MASTERS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article substantiates the theoretical and methodological aspects of the usage of project learning technology in the course of training masters of vocational education. The advantages of using project-based learning are noted, which stimulates the interest of higher education students in solving various production tasks and situations based on their previous experience, creates conditions for increasing students’ motivation and creative self-realization, and develops their intellectual abilities. The pedagogical conditions for the implementation of project activities by future teachers of vocational education are highlighted, taking into account their level of training and individual capabilities. Classifications of projects are highlighted according to the following essential characteristics: dominant activity, subject-matter areas; the nature of relationships and coordination of the project; the number of project participants, and its duration. Methodological aspects and stages of project implementation in the course of mastering the basics of pedagogical management are revealed. Conclusions have been made regarding the fact that the project learning technology is a modern tool for the personality’s comprehensive development in the course of training future masters of professional education. The usage of technology creates opportunities to combine traditional teaching methods with active and interactive ones. It makes it possible to actualize, integrate and practice acquired knowledge, abilities, and skills. While using project learning technology, the teacher can use a set of search, research, and creative didactic tools. The usage of project technology in the course of master of vocational education training creates comprehensive opportunities for the formation of professional knowledge and skills, abilities and skills of self-organization in one’s pedagogical activities, development of critical thinking, the ability to search for information and innovative activities.