MODERN WAYS OF PROBLEM-ORIENTED TEACHING OF APPLIED BIOLOGY IN THE FRAMEWORK OF DIGITALIZED STEM EDUCATION
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Keywords:
problem-based learning, applied biology, focus group, FILA chart, performance efficiency, criterion-referenced assessment.Abstract
This article presents the experience of utilizing problem-based learning (PBL) in applied biology, focusing on solving real-world challenges within the framework of digitalized STEM education. The selection of topics for experiments was aimed at addressing specific issues relevant to the southern region of Kazakhstan, with practical problem-solving tasks assigned to the formed teams. The experimental study involved 81 participants, enrolled in the 3rd year of the educational Biology program at the Zhanibekov University in Shymkent. The level of team performance was determined using a self-developed assessment questionnaire based on the criteria of the PBL evaluation approach. Throughout the task execution and presentation stages, teams provided case studies that included presentations developed on modern online platforms, as well as FILA charts, which served as the main PBL tool. A comparative analysis of the effectiveness of problem-based learning was conducted between the control and focus groups. The research findings demonstrate that the experimental groups achieved higher evaluation scores in both case studies and test tasks. Furthermore, innovative and highly effective approaches emerged during the resolution of practical tasks. The experiments also revealed increased student interest in addressing real-world local problems in applied biology.
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