Educational technologies in the organization of students' independent work
The most important task of the modern system of higher education is the formation of a specialist with creative potential, capable of self-education and self-development, innovation. In connection with such requirements, the independent activity of students, which is implemented in the course of the application of educational technologies, is becoming increasingly important. The article describes the basic requirements for the implementation of independent work of students, including the formation of motivation for self-learning, the development of cognitive abilities, the formation of self-organization skills in life. When considering modern educational technologies in the organization of independent work of students identified four stages of its implementation: familiarization-oriented, performing, search and creative stage. The most widespread pedagogical technologies aimed at the organization of independent work of students (technologies of project training, problem, game technologies) are presented. Each of these technologies brings its result in the organization of independent work, therefore, as noted in the article, a careful selection of technologies appropriate to a particular situation is necessary. Computer technologies and case-method are considered in more detail. Electronic technologies provide the organization of feedback between the teacher and students via e-mail, website, create conditions for interactive dialogue between the user and the information system. Case-method contributes to the development of understanding and the ability to think creatively. The result of the implementation of the case-method are the knowledge and skills of professional activity. With the use of educational technologies, the learning process becomes more productive, students show greater independence in planning their activities. Independent activity of students forms the personality of a specialist with creative potential, capable of self-education and self-development, innovation.