On the implementation of innovative teaching strategies of the discipline «Information and communication technologies»

Abstract

The article presents the generalized personal experience of the authors in teaching the discipline «Information and communication technologies». The implementation of the principles of existence of combined learning environment in collaborative learning (mutual learning) is analyzed. The experience of using various methods of group work is shown; their advantages and risks are considered. Particular attention is paid to the management of various elements of dialogical training and group work. Critical thinking strategies are described in details, and the authors presented students' skills obtained in the course of teaching. In the article the authors considered effective innovative strategies used in the process of conducting laboratory studies of the «Information and communication technologies» course, such as JIGSAW, Challenge, Cluster, Insert, and their techniques. The necessity and effectiveness of these strategies application is substantiated. The immediate tasks of teachers’ development are presented on the basis of independently conducted reflection of activity. The authors proposed the ways of forming teacher's readiness to select necessary innovative teaching strategies based on critical analysis, understanding of information and ability to make decisions. Based on the analysis, the authors concluded that it is necessary to implement effective innovative strategies in preparing a new generation of specialists.