THE METHOD OF REFLECTIVE DISCUSSIONS IN THE TEACHING OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY TO FUTURE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Abstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-84-10
Purpose. The article highlights one aspect of preparing vocational education instructors for research
activities, specifically a methodology aimed at intensifying the process of developing reflection on research
work. This methodology facilitates the transition from reproductive models of behavior and activity to
productive ones, fostering their awareness and integration into the structure of the future specialists'
personalities.
Methods. A set of research methods was applied in this study, namely: analysis and synthesis of scientific
information concerning the teaching of research methodology and pedagogical approaches that address the
organization of reflection processes in the educational environment; the design method for developing the
content of the elements of the reflective discussion methodology in teaching research methodology to future
vocational education instructors.
Results. A methodology for reflective discussions in teaching research methodology to future vocational
education instructors has been developed. The analysis of scientific sources showed that students should be
active participants in research projects. We have taken into account reflection models and the results of empirical
research that confirm the effectiveness of stimulation of students' reflections during the work on research
projects. This became the basis for creating the concept of the methodology, which involves the interrelated
activities of the instructor, who motivates and directs the discussion, and the students, who engage in reflection
during the process of learning research methodology. A key feature of the methodology is the system of
instructional-reflective questions, which are formulated according to the stages of research activity and the
hierarchy of cognitive processes.
Conclusions. Educational practice demands active research activities from vocational education
instructors to improve their own practices. The effectiveness of such activities is ensured through high-qualitytraining within educational institutions. A powerful tool for this training is the methodology of reflective discussions in teaching research methodology, which is based on the scientific foundation of the structure of research projects and productive practices of reflective activities
In cites: Bachieva L. O., Karolop O. O., Zagnybida R. P. (2025). The method of reflective
discussions in the teaching of research methodology to future vocational education teachers. Problems
of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (84), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-84-10
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