Hauke, C.

Korr, Hubert

Timkina, K. V.

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51//15.-. 71 88.132.K.V. TimkinaTomsk Polytechnic UniversityInnovative methods of teaching master students at technical universityNowadays in our country there are significant changes in national educationpolicy. One of the goals of modern higher education is to provide a variety of-solving abilities, promotecritical-thinking skills. Thus a lot of educational institutions introduce new elementsinto the process of teaching.A possible solution to these problems is the use of innovative teaching methodsnational educational literature. There are several definitions of this concept, one ofwhich states: innovation is a new introduction to the technology, labour organizationor management, based on the use of science and advanced experience [8].Today at Tomsk polytechnic university different innovative methods of teachingbachelor and master students are used. Most of these techniques are focused on thegroups, design different projects, practice case-study, problem-based tasks,brainstorming methods, mental maps and etc.The high efficiency of innovative methods compared with traditional forms oflearning (such as seminars and lectures) achieved through the increase of the studentsintegration into learning process. For instance, the use of case study helps to solveproblems of information competence formation, develop socio-cultural competence,teamwork skills, communication skills, independent thinking skills [5, 7, 9, 10]. Theuse of Webquest technology varies lessons; develops the level of student computercompetence, creative thinking skills, imagination [6]. The use of portfolio encouragesindependent learning, enhances individuation of studying, ensures learning52continuation, demonstrates learning outcomes [1, 4]. Brainstorming is aimed atgenerating new ideas, developing and improving critical teamwork skills, inspiringcreativity.The application of these methods is an effective way of cognitive activitystimulation and creative abilities development.Game techniques (constantly used for educational purposes) allow masterstudents to acquire new experience. The use of innovative methods in master studentsteaching promotes a number of competencies development [3].Undoubtedly,lecturers should learn to change with the times, improve curricula and teachingmethods. Realization of innovative methods is a great challenge; proper use of thesemethods helps keep master students engaged, interested in studied material; reinforcelearning motivation and activate master students learning.References1.-100.2.3. .4.-169.5. CASE-STUDY- -90.6.-21.7. CASE-STUDYEngineering-96.8. URL: http://www.finam.ru/dictionary/wordf014D500019/default.asp?n=1. (accessedMay 3, 2014).9. --144.10. --88.I.P. GaberlingNational Research Tomsk Polytechnic UniversityAbout effectiveness of authentic materials in foreign language teachingIf you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.

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