GENERALIZATION OF EXPERIENCE IN USAGE OF CASE TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ SOCIAL SKILLS

Abstract

In the context of a fundamental change in the educational paradigm, the transition to interactive teaching methods, the search for alternative forms in the educational process, which would form in applicants for higher education not only professional but also social skills. Among modern technologies and interactive teaching methods, a special place is given to case technology, which provides the formation of interpersonal interaction as an important higher education skill. Taking it into consideration, the article clarifies the essence of the concept of "case method", by which we mean the analysis of students in a microgroup in the offered situation, usually problematic, with further development of solutions, presentation of the final optimal solution, summarizing. The paper substantiates that working with cases allows to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, forms a professionally necessary set of competencies, helps to develop students’ independent thinking, combining theory with practice. The stages of case technology implementation (preparatory stage, stage of immersion in joint activity, stage of organization of joint activity, stage of analysis and reflection) are specified. The article reveals the importance of this method, which is due to its versatility and ability to solve problems comprehensively. The foreign and national experience of application of case-technology in formation of social skills of students is generalized. The necessity of using the case study method to improve the quality of education in higher education institutions of Ukraine is substantiated.