CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF USING INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING THE COURSE “HUMAN AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY”
Keywords:
interactive learning, physiology course, constructivist approach, competency-based model, student-centered learning, didactic functions, brainstorming, case study, role-playing, analytical thinking, higher education, innovative methodology.Abstract
This article analyzes the theoretical and practical foundations of using interactive teaching methods in higher education for the course “Human and Animal Physiology.” The content of interactive methods, their distinctions from traditional approaches, and their connection with modern pedagogical strategies are examined. The didactic functions of interactive methods are explored based on the complex structure and theoretical-practical directions of the course. Examples of integrating methods such as “cluster,” “insert,” “brainstorming,” “role-playing,” and “case study” into lessons are provided. As a result, these methods have been shown to facilitate the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills, foster independent thinking, and promote creative reasoning among students.
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