Opportunities and challenges of international Chinese language education in general secondary education institutions (case of Belarus)
This article examines the development of international Chinese language education in Belarus in the context of the deepening Belarusian-Chinese strategic partnership. Key characteristics of international Chinese language education in Belarus are analysed, and prospects and challenges affecting its sustainability and development are identified.
Belarusian-Chinese educational cooperation
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Experience in implementing joint Belarusian-Chinese master’s programmes
This article presents the experience of implementing joint educational programmes between Dalian University of Technology and the Belarusian State University within the framework of the Joint Institute of Dalian University of Technology and Belarusian State University for the preparation of students at the master’s level. It analyses the motives of Chinese students who decide to continue their education in a master’s programme, as well as ways that can lead to the intensification and increase in the number of joint educational programmes with leading Chinese universities. It is noted that strategic cooperation between Belarus and China is not limited to educational programmes alone; it contributes to the deepening integration of academic and scientific environments, which can potentially lead to the opening of joint educational institutions and research centres.
Joint Institute of Dalian University of Technology and Belarusian State University
Formation of the department of pedagogyand educational development problems at the Belarusian State University
This article is devoted to the creation of the Belarusian State University in the 1920–1930s a structural unit uniting teachers of pedagogical disciplines in order to ensure their educational, scientific and educational-methodological activities. It is shown that its first form was a methodological and pedagogical subject commission, formed in the 1924/25 academic year at the faculty of education. As a result of changes in the organisational structure of the university, a department of pedagogy was created on the basis of this subject commission in 1930.
Andragogical approach as a theoretical and methodological basis for the development of the pedagogical potential of a specialist
This article discusses the potential of pedagogical master’s programmes as a means of training specialists for the faculty of higher education institutions. It presents an analysis of the theoretical and methodological foundations, current trends, models, and organisational and pedagogical conditions necessary for the effective development of a system for training research and teaching staff in master’s programmes. An andragogical approach is considered as a key methodological basis for training teachers at the advanced level of higher education.
On the assessment of the development of the digital educational environment of the Belarusian State University
A system for assessing the maturity of the digital educational environment at the Belarusian State University is presented. Such assessment is an important task on the path to implementing a sustainable and regulated educational process in the context of increasing uncertainty in modern education, provoked by the rapid introduction of technological innovations into education. Based on this framework, an analysis of the digital educational environment at the Belarusian State University was conducted.
Methodics and Modern Educational Technologies
framework of criteria for assessing the educational environment
Republican Information and Educational Environment
Retrospective and perspective additional professional education in Russia
The article traces the main stages of development of additional professional education, highlights the characteristic features of its organisation in the past, and identifies promising areas for the development of additional professional education. It establishes the fundamental principles on which Russian additional professional education is based, identifies the forms and formats of modern quality assurance in additional professional education, and outlines a range of typical problems arising in the process of implementing its objectives and functions. Prospects for the development of additional professional education are determined, taking into account the latest trends in this area of the Russian educational system.
Russian additional professional education
Development of educational and communicative text-forming competence of schoolchildren through the use of elements of distance learning
A comparison is made of data concerning the communication of participants in an experiment with the introduction of elements of distance learning and the preparation of statements in a traditional format. The differences in the quantitative values of the experimental indicators related to the use of conversational speech techniques (including phraseology) and metaphorical imagery demonstrate statistical significance, being higher in the case of using elements of the distance learning form. It is concluded that distance learning aimed at mastering the specifics of creating educational texts provides students with the opportunity to use and improve the skills of constructing reasoned evaluative statements and participating in a heuristic polylogue.
Propedeutics of problematic issues in dissertation preparation as a factor in its successful defense (based on the study of pedagogical dissertations 2021–2025)
This article discusses the possibilities and prospects for renewing the pool of researchers holding academic degrees in pedagogical sciences. Development trends in the pedagogical field of science from 2021 to 2025 are examined. It is noted that during this period, fewer researchers are choosing a professional career as an academic than in previous years. Meanwhile, the proportion of dissertation defenses that do not result in an academic degree remains stable. The significance of negative decisions on pedagogical dissertations is substantiated and the reasons for these decisions are analysed. Taking these into account by graduate students and their supervisors could contribute to a long-term reduction in this indicator.
reasons for negative decisions on dissertations
Socio-pedagogical component of specialists’ training at the level of in-depth higher education
The role and relevance of the socio-pedagogical component of training specialists in the field of education are substantiated. The purpose, objectives, and content of the academic disciplines in the specialty «scientific and pedagogical activity» (on the example of the academic disciplines «Socialisation and education in modern conditions» and «Cross-cultural communications»), which contribute to the formation of the socio-pedagogical competence of future specialists, are described. Based on the analysis of the results of the students’ survey, it is concluded that the socio-pedagogical component of training specialists plays an important role in the development of a teacher as a subject of their professional activity.
Comparative analysis of the value-oriented foundations of the development of higher pedagogical education in China and Belarus
The results of the comparative analysis of the main strategic materials regulating the training of pedagogical staff in higher education institutions in China and Belarus are presented. The paper identifies common approaches to the development of higher teacher education and its peculiarities in both countries under the conditions of information society.
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Psychological and pedagogical competence of a medical university teacher
The question of the essence of psychological and pedagogical competence of a medical university teacher the component composition of which is conditioned by the specificity of the activity of teachers of higher education institutions of the considered profile is raised. The definition of the term «psychological and pedagogical competence» is formulated, the range of specific features of teaching activity in a medical university is outlined. Based on the problems of modern higher medical education, a list of competences is proposed, the possession of which can contribute to the improvement of the quality of work of the teaching staff of a medical university.
psychological and pedagogical competence
Realisation of succession and continuity in the lyceum – university educational system
The article considers the target settings, as well as the main directions of interaction between general secondary and higher education institutions in the implementation of continuity and continuity of education. It characterises typical models of interaction in the system of general secondary education institutions – higher education institution. The uniqueness of the system of BSU Lyceum – Belarusian State University is proved. The prospective directions of realisation of continuity and succession of education in the system of lyceum – university are defined.
Inclusive education as a necessary component of the content of advanced higher education
The specifics of training future teachers to work in the conditions of inclusive education which is considered as the inclusion of children with special developmental needs into a single social and educational space are reflected. The professional competences of specialists are listed an integral part of which is the knowledge of the key potentials of inclusive education in Belarus, the basics of inclusive culture necessary for the organisation of the educational process in educational institutions, the ability to design an adaptive educational environment, including the ways of psychological and pedagogical support of persons with special psychophysical development needs, the content of training programmes, projects of business and interactive games, correctional techniques used in the course of training. Examples of problem situations that may arise in the conditions of inclusive education and possible ways to solve them are given. It describes methods of fostering an inclusive culture in an educational institution. It focuses on the application of a humanistic approach (realisation of the principles of tolerance, respect, accessibility, acceptance of each member of society and consideration of their special needs and opportunities) by the national education system.
persons with special psychophysical development needs
Interdisciplinary connections as a means of forming practice-oriented digital mathematical competence of technical university students
The article considers interdisciplinary connections as one of the key tools for the implementation of practice-oriented digital mathematical competence of students of a technical university. In a rapidly changing technological world, special attention is paid to the integration of knowledge from various disciplines to form students’ skills necessary for successful professional activity. The author describes the experience of introducing interdisciplinary, systemic and competence-based approaches into the educational process in order to develop critical thinking among students and master their methods of solving professionally oriented tasks. The results of the conducted pedagogical experiment show that interdisciplinary connections contribute to a deeper assimilation of mathematical concepts, methods and ways of their application in engineering practice, increasing the level of students’ readiness for real challenges in their future profession.
Transformation of biophysical education at a medical university in the context of digitalisation
The transformation of biophysics education in the context of transition from a classical medical university to a digital one is considered. The emergence and development of two approaches to the interpretation of the concept of biophysics, biophysics as a science and biophysics as an academic discipline of a medical university, are analysed. The stages of development of biophysics as a science are highlighted. The expansion of the concept of the educational discipline «Biophysics» in the conditions of digitalisation is shown. The connection of biophysical education and its content with the formation of new professional competences of a future doctor is determined. The extended definition of the concept of «biophysical education at a medical university» is proposed, the tasks to be solved for its further application in pedagogical practice are defined.
Regional studies and translation activities: experience in designing an interdisciplinary specialty of general higher education
The issues of designing the geographical speciality of general higher education «regional studies and translation activities» are considered. The key feature of the new speciality is its interdisciplinary character which allows students to acquire a wide range of competences. The experience of designing an educational programme for this specialty is revealed. It is noted that the content of this educational programme will provide not only qualitative geographical and linguistic training of future specialists, but also flexibility of their professional competences, multiprofile, ability to multitask and intercultural communication.
The influence of neural networks on the practice of using academic essays in the educational process
The experience of application of academic essays in modern educational institutions is considered. Positive and negative aspects of using neural networks in the practice of teaching pedagogical and philological disciplines are presented. Possible strategies of using artificial intelligence technologies in teaching the creation of texts (educational products), as well as examples of tasks aimed at developing studentsʼ competences in working with neural networks are offered.
competencies in working with neural networks
Heuristic approach to modelling continuing education on the example of green chemistry disciplines
The paper shows the implementation of the heuristic educational situation cycle and the introduction of a successful model of lifelong learning in the school – university system in the process of teaching the academic discipline «Green сhemistry» at the Belarusian State University. The examples of open (heuristic) tasks and educational products created as a result of their fulfilment are demonstrated.
Ethnic mythology as symbolic capital for nation branding: a heuristic assignment for students
A version of an open-ended heuristic assignment on ethnic mythology and its contemporary application in the context of national branding is presented. Developed for philosophy students majoring in «Fundamentals of modern anthropology », the assignment aims to illustrate the feasibility and practical feasibility of studying ethnomythology as part of the social and humanities curriculum for higher education students. It emphasises that ethnic mythology is not outdated archival knowledge, but a unique symbolic asset that can be applied to strengthening ethnocultural identity and constructing a national image and brand at the current stage of national development. The lesson focuses on developing systemic and critical thinking, as well as fostering civic awareness and a value-based approach to one’s history.
Humanistic context of foreign language education development at the Belarusian State University in 1921–1961 (to the 105th anniversary of the university’s foundation)
The need for a retrospective analysis of the humanisation of foreign language education at the Belarusian State University is substantiated. For the first time, the humanistic context of foreign language education from the institutionalization of the Belarusian State University in 1921 to 1961 is examined using collected archival data. This humanisation is associated with the transformation in the goals, approaches, research aspects, and content of foreign language education. The proposed chronicle of development and historical and pedagogical analysis of the trends, characteristics, and challenges in implementing a humanistic approach to foreign language education at the Belarusian State University during this period are intended to facilitate the development of ways to achieve the personally oriented goal of foreign language education, prevent the replication of irrational actions, utilise effective resources for foreign language education, and further promote the future development of the system.
Role of visualisation in the formation of communicative competence of foreign students
The use of visualisation tools in teaching Russian as a foreign language is substantiated. As a means of visualisation of educational material the author’s design (lexical and grammatical block) is presented. The role and effectiveness of its application in the formation of communicative competence of foreign students learning Russian have been experimentally determined. The influence of visualisation technology on their self-esteem was revealed.
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Traditional and modern models of family education in China
The genesis of family education in China is described. The prerequisites for its reform at the present stage are defined. The most widespread models of traditional upbringing are presented and critically analysed. The problems of family upbringing caused by internal migration of rural population are revealed. The main tendencies of modern educational strategy are characterised.
Typical cases of violations of Russian speech etiquette norms by Chinese students
The problem of teaching Chinese students of philology the rules of Russian speech behaviour is considered. The methodology of conducting a survey and the results of its verification are described. The mistakes caused by the violation of the norms of Russian speech etiquette by Chinese students in the main situations of communication are analysed.
professional training of philology students
Pedagogical component of industrial pedagogical practice of students of higher education institutions: content and evaluation criteria
The article examines the main problems of organizing industrial pedagogical practice for students receiving a pedagogical specialty at the stage of basic higher education, provides a description of the pedagogical component of industrial practice, its goals and objectives at the present stage, content and evaluation criteria.
Development of cognitive independence of future mathematics teachers in the modern information and educational environment
The essence of information and educational environment in the context of the educational process is analysed, and its features are highlighted. In connection with the rapid development of information technologies and wide access to knowledge the actual approaches to the formation of students’ cognitive independence in the modern information and educational environment are considered. The problems of teaching and self-teaching mathematics, including excessive information flowsand the problem of knowledge «erosion», as well as the need for adequate adaptation of teaching materials to the level of students’ knowledge, are revealed. The results of experimental research confirming the effectiveness of self-teaching mathematics through the use of multimedia of modern information and educational environment are presented.
Research seminar in the context of designing and preparing a master’s thesis
The content and potential of the research seminar «Designing and preparing a master’s thesis», which is included in the educational component of the curriculum for students receiving advanced higher education, are described. The sections of this seminar are presented. The specifics of the organisation of the educational process in the context of designing and preparing a master’s thesis are considered.
Striving for self-improvement as a factor of personal growth of students-athletes
The results of the study of the components of psychophysiological mechanisms of the volitional sphere development (motivation, self-esteem, self-realisation, striving for self-improvement and the level of aspiration of student-athletes) are presented.
Synergetic approach in the research of the problem of integrated teaching Belarusian language and literary reading
The scientific and theoretical provisions of integrated teaching Belarusian language and literary reading based on the synergetic approach are defined. The article deals with the full dimensionality in the study of complex systems, interdisciplinarity as a basis for the integration of these subjects, as well as the essence of the principles of the synergetic approach and their influence on the subject of the study. The main provisions of synergetics are analysed from the point of view of their application to the system of integrated teaching Belarusian language and literary reading as a multicomponent non-linear human-dimensional system.
methodology of teaching Belarusian language
methodology of teaching literary reading
Professional competences of radio and television workers: correlation of students’ learning and cognitive activities with production conditions and requirements
The article describes the requirements of the labour market to the radio and television workers. The results of the ascertaining research on the assessment of students’ preferences within the framework of educational activity and its correlation with the labour market are presented. The preliminary settings for mastering professional competences are demonstrated. The initial motivation of students and deviations in its implementation are characterised. The problems of application and development of professional skills and abilities in the conditions of real production are described.
Development of pedagogical reflection in the process of increasing the qualification of teachers of higher medical school
The article presents an analysis of scientific research devoted to improving the competence of teachers of educational institutions of higher medical education. The approaches to the organisation of professional development of the teaching staff, which contribute to the formation of pedagogical reflection, are considered. Such forms of events as master classes, public readings, practice­oriented events with the solution of situational tasks are characterised. It is determined that the formation of pedagogical reflection operations is facilitated by the dialogical form of solving situational problems (case technology) and constructive communication on professional topics. It is revealed that the creation of pedagogical communities stimulates the development of pedagogical reflection and contribute to the more effective development of educational programmes for increasing the qualification.