ANALYSIS OF THE BIOLOGY CURRICULUM STRUCTURE IN TERMS OF INTEREST AND SUCCESS IN LEARNING SPECIFIC TOPICS BY COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the basic biology course structure, studied as a general educational discipline in institutions of secondary vocational education. The author evaluates various topics of the course from the point of view of students’ perception and the success of the latter in mastering the material. When assessing the perception of specific topics, both the interest in the information received and the students’ assessment of its usefulness for society and individuals are taken into account. It is shown that the students’ interest in various topics varied significantly depending on the level of complexity of the latter and the use of illustrative material in the educational process. At the same time, the success of mastering specific material did not always correlate with the presence of internal motivation due to interest in studying the topic, but was largely determined by the level of complexity and logic of the information. The data obtained can be recommended for consideration when drawing up a program for conducting lectures and practical classes in order to increase their effectiveness.