UDC 378
DOI: 10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2024.12.03.019

Authors

Olesya A. Shamanova,
Fatima N. Elkanova,
North Caucasian State Academy, Cherkessk
Milana S. Shapieva,
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Grozny State Oil Technical University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov”, Grozny

Abstract

The article considers an important aspect of improving the chemistry teaching process through the integration of STEM approaches. The purpose of this research is aimed at improving the quality of chemistry studies by integrating STEM approaches and determining optimal strategies to increase the effectiveness of research methods of the educational process.
The key problems in modern methods of teaching chemistry are taken into account and, accordingly, the transition to the methodology of teaching chemistry using an innovative approach combining the principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is highlighted. The main focus is on the active use of STEM approaches. The research was carried out in order to optimize the teaching of chemistry. For a more complete and in-depth understanding of the effectiveness of STEM approaches, the following methods were used: analysis of literary sources, empirical research, surveys and questionnaires, observations, group discussions, statistical analysis. A toolkit has been developed to evaluate the implementation of STEM approaches in the process of studying chemical disciplines. The article considers STEM approaches as an innovative positive dynamic of learning. The application of specific STEM tools to support STEM approaches in chemistry teaching is considered. The importance of integrating STEM approaches to improve chemistry teaching is emphasized. The methodology of chemical exploration is proposed. The term “chemical exploration” in our study plays a key role in the study of chemistry using innovative methods and approaches of STEM. Simulation technology has been proposed for computer simulation of chemical processes and experiments. Examples of simulation models used in the educational process are given. For active learning, pedagogical strategies such as case methods are proposed for use. The advantages of integrating STEM approaches to improve the understanding of the material and the development of students’ critical thinking are argued. The method of “expert assessment” was used with the parallel use of the “3, 2, 1” technique in the form of a STEM hackathon. Participation in the innovative educational process allowed students to enrich their experience, develop practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge in practice. In general, the work highlights the need to improve approaches to teaching chemistry in order to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world and the labor market.

Keywords

STEM tools, modeling, interactive methods, chemical simulation, case methods, innovative approach, educational process, STEM hackathon, interdisciplinary approach, development of critical thinking, teaching chemistry.