A PROBLEM-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO STUDENTS OF A RAILWAY UNIVERSITY IN THE FORMATION OF GENERAL PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Abstract

The article discusses the application of problem-based learning technology in mathematics classes in order to develop general professional competencies. The relevance of this research is due to the need for a competency-based approach to training future specialists. The purpose of this article is to explore and analyze the methods of applying problem-based learning technology. The authors believe that it is appropriate to use the problem-based learning method not only in lectures, practical classes, and independent work, but also during the current and final assessment of students’ knowledge. The article shows that the implementation of a problem-based approach to studying the discipline “Mathematics” allows forming general professional competencies among students in the field of study 38.03.01 “Economics” at the Volga State Transport University. Professional-oriented mathematical problems serve as a means of forming general professional competencies. In this work, examples of professional-content tasks formulated in the form of a test are presented for some sections of higher mathematics. Tasks of this type allow us to assess the degree of formation of general professional competencies of students. The presented results and conclusions of the study will be useful for university teachers who are interested in improving the effectiveness of teaching this discipline.