A CASE METHOD IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING RESEARCH COMPETENCIES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of forming research competence among future teachers, considers the case-study method as a scientific method of student research and as a method of professionally oriented learning. The case method can be used as an effective means of developing students’ critical, creative, analytical, and integrative thinking. The components of students’ readiness for research activities are noted: motivational, cognitive, activity, reflexive and required competencies. The article concludes that the case-study method should be considered as another tool for applying theoretical knowledge to solving real practical issues and resolving situations where it is necessary to be able to listen to the opinion of all participants in the discussion and express one’s own point of view. By uniting teachers as compilers and facilitators of educational practical cases, and students as subjects of the educational process, the case technology method contributes to the formation of research competencies in joint work to solve problem situations and educational tasks.