PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL POSSIBILITIES OF GROUP WORK DURING MASTER’ SSTUDENTS’ CLASSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING SKILLS AT UNIVERSITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52269/22266070_2024_1_206Keywords:
active learning, group work, meta-skills, means of communication, peer learning, motivated dialogue, professional competenciesAbstract
The article explores the features of utilizing group work in the training of Master’s students in the scientific and pedagogical field. To update this subject matter, the article provides a rationale for the methodological aspects of psychological and pedagogical support for group interaction of those pursuing Master’s degree. The theoretical framework explores key approaches in higher education applicable to Master’s degree courses, the intricacies of the educational process in training Master’s students, teaching methodologies, active learning techniques, and the psychological and pedagogical potential of organizing group work within the academic pursuits of Master’s students. Additionally, the article conducts a review of both relevant domestic and international scientific research to integrate theoretical and practical aspects and identify opportunities for effective practice-oriented learning for graduate students through pedagogical disciplines. Moreover, the article substantiates the essence and advantages of employing group work during the lessons. The experimental validation of the psychological and pedagogical possibilities of organizing group work includes diagnostics through participant observation and a questionnaire aimed at identifying mediated group cohesion and interaction within group activities while studying pedagogical courses.
The practical significance of the study confirmed the legitimacy of substantiating the possibilities of group work for mastering professional competencies to prepare Master’s students for teaching in the future. Based on practical work and the involvement of Master’s students in group interaction, recommendations were developed for the algorithm of group work, and innovative methods, techniques and technologies were utilized to enhance group interaction of Master's students, techniques of cooperation, teamwork, development of innovative behavior of students.
