INNOVATIVE METHODS OF DEVELOPING CREATIVITY OF UNDERGRADUATES IN TECHNICAL FIELDS

Abstract

In light of the rapid development of the educational system, a revision of practical approaches to the content of education is required. The basis for innovation in learning technologies should be social demand and professional aspects related to the future career of specialists. The purpose of this study is to confirm effectiveness of the universal model for creativity development of technical students in foreign language classes using the TRIZ methodology, methods for solving inventive problems and brainstorming, and to evaluate its effectiveness. The article presents advanced pedagogical experience, containing innovative developments of the authors of the article, contributing to the development of methods of foreign language teaching. To develop creativity in MA students in technical fields, a number of changes are made to the process of teaching the discipline “Professional foreign language (technical translation)”, namely, the use of collaborative role-playing games, the use of TRIZ methodology, methods for solving inventive problems, as well as interaction with the majoring department. Together with the students, the researchers have designed a role-play, the plot of which takes place in a laboratory of Department of General Physics. As a result of the analysis of the final reflection of tasks with elements of creativity, carried out among undergraduates of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, positive feedback is received from students. A comparative analysis of the experimental and control groups of students confirmed the positive dynamics in the experimental groups and demonstrated effectiveness of the model for developing creativity of students in technical areas. This model helps to increase interactivity and develop creativity of students, as well as motivate and increase the level of their foreign language competencies. As a result of the experimental work, the researchers obtain convincing data on effectiveness of the designed model, as well as 100% positive feedback on satisfaction of work in this area from undergraduates and the head of the department. The article is intended for university teachers and researchers interested in the development of creative abilities in education.