THE ROLE OF STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article examines the process of applying distance learning technologies in the system of continuing professional education as an integral part of the educational process carried out in a continuous format, providing an opportunity for a professional in a certain field to carry out work in accordance with the current requirements for the qualification level. The work analyses features of distance learning technologies and their application in the process of forming professional competencies corresponding to the level and scope necessary for carrying out activities at the professional level in a particular field in the context of the concept of continuing education prevailing at the moment in vocational education. The potential of distance learning technologies has been studied in terms of increasing the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of vocational education in the system of continuing education, significantly simplifying the opportunity to acquire new knowledge, skills and abilities on the job. This is valuable for any specialist who, on the one hand, wants to continue to perform the tasks assigned to him in the workplace, on the other hand, to meet the constantly changing requirements for the level of qualification, the list of formed competencies.