Organization of astronomy hometasks with the use of informational and communicative technologies for cognitive activity increase

Abstract

The method of astronomy homework organization in order to increase students’ cognitive activity is described in the article, as well as the possibility of individualisation and differentiation of homework is shown. Modern methods offer a lot of techniques and innovative forms of teaching methods in order to improve students’ knowledge. These innovations are aimed at applying activity-based and person-centered approaches to learning that will help to intensify students’ training activities therefore it will be engaging and productive. Examples of independent practical tasks of different types and use of information and communication technologies are given. The article gives examples of such kinds of work on astronomy classes as: preparation of a textbook, preparation of supporting notes, practical tasks, solution of astronomical problems and creative tasks.

XII International Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education: conference report

“…The method of astronomy homework organization in order to increase students' cognitive activity is described by of Svitlana Malchenko in the article "Organization of astronomy hometasks with the use of informational and communicative technologies for cognitive activity increase" [30], as well as the possibility of individualisation and differentiation of homework is shown. Modern methods offer a lot of techniques and innovative forms of teaching methods in order to improve students' knowledge.…”

Interactive technology use during the study of the Universe

“…A few hours are devoted to the study of the Universe issues and practical tasks are almost not provided. Nowadays the situation is observed that the important issue on forming scientific worldview and understanding the Universe nature, its structure and development is studies mainly theoretically and briefly [1]. The Universe is, on the one hand, a big natural laboratory for demonstrating the use of physical laws, on the other hand, new technologies and discoveries in physics are necessary for researching the past and prediction the future of the Universe.…”

“…But it is also necessary while studying topics connected to the Universe and its development to emphasize not only highlighting of the cosmological principles and existing Universe models but also their connection with physical phenomena, laws, observe methods, defining physical parameters. The active use of practical tasks, astronomical simulations and interactive technologies can also increase interest to study the material and improve its understanding [1,[5][6][7]. Such an approach to study astronomy will facilitate broadening of knowledge and understanding physics, nature and really will form integrated scientific picture of the world.…”