No 7 (2013)
MODERNIZATION PRACTICE
3-9 218
Abstract
Advancement of moral development as a function of state educational establishments to a new qualitative level is under consideration. The purpose is to facilitate the shaping of the young generation moral values ensuring the progressive development of Russian society.
10-15 216
Abstract
The article analyzes some problems of transport specialist training and identifies prioritytasks for a transport university complex. These tasks are as follows: providing of the continuity of multi-level training, providing of the state-of-the-art equipment for education, vocational training and scientific research, developing of the new forms of cooperation with transport enterprises, improving of the teachers’ continuing training system.
15-21 161
Abstract
The article is based on the materials concerning the development of the scientific and pedagogical schools at Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sports and Health. The role of the University founder P.F. Lesgaft is specially stressed. The importance of scientific and pedagogical schools in education and mentoring of a new generation of students is shown.
CROSSROAD OF OPINIONS
22-29 178
Abstract
On April 10, 2013, Tver State University hosted a webinar where experts from the Russian Rector’s Union and the Agency of strategic initiatives discussed prospects of macro-regulation in higher education. Some considerations on the scope of discussed matters are given and the proposals are made.
30-36 220
Abstract
The article reviews the trends in Master’s education in the light of the current higher education reform in Russia. The article analyzes various approaches to understanding of the specifics of Master’s programs. It also discusses the challenges that the multi-level system of higher education experiences in the current labor market in Russia.
37-41 230
Abstract
This article focuses on the methodical solutions for formation of the basic educational programs, which are constructed on the Federal state educational standards of the third generation. In particular, there are given the recommendations concerning the structuring of the competences component elements, and also about the selection of the most effective method of their creation, checking and assessment.
UNIVERSITY LIFE
43-51 198
Abstract
The article comprehends the history, modern state and development perspectives of the oldest HEI in the Murmansk region – Murmansk State Humanities University (MSHU). Theauthors reflect on the opportunities of transformation of local universities into the factor of territorial development of Russia, estimate the potential of a humanities university in solving practically oriented tasks, which face a region.
52-58 243
Abstract
The article covers peculiarities of internationalization proces s of a regional HEI, implemented within cross7border cooperation in the Barents Euro Arctic region. The authors analyze the international activities of Murmansk State Humanities University, considered as an area of innovation, promoting HEI’s entrance into the European space of higher education.The article focuses on the international integration and complex projects, in which the university takes part.
59-62 207
Abstract
The best practices in realizing the additional education programs at Murmansk State Humanities University are presented in the article. The authors reveal the peculiarities andtendencies of additional professional education development in the educational segment MSHU – university, putting an emphasis on the development of moral values of society and on its spiritual renewal.
63-67 228
Abstract
The article presents the analysis of the modern state of inclusive education practice in theBarents region taking into account the Russian and international experience in inclusion implementation. The structure of the regional model of psychological and pedagogical supportof children with limited health abilities and children with special educational needs is described.
67-71 223
Abstract
This article outlines the specific features of the versatile activities of MSHU sociologicallaboratory. It emphasizes the many-sidedness of research work directions, determined by thelaboratory’s belonging to a higher education institution. The author mentions the laboratory’s advantages in studying the cultural and socio-economic situation in the region, determinedby the opportunity to involve in research the university teachers, specialized in problems under discussion.
72-76 249
Abstract
The article explores the role of student theatre in the process of familiarizing the studentsof MSHU to the culture and traditions of the countries of the European North in order toimprove their professional training and intercultural competence.
DISCUSSING A PROBLEM
77-80 233
Abstract
Refleхive technologies in self-studying teacher’s activity focused on science «history inpersons» (personified science history), the analysis of pedagogics foundations, determination self-studying content and methods of its practical realization are discussed in the article.
81-85 185
Abstract
This paper presents the results of educational research conducted by the Department ofPhysics of Almetyevsk State Petroleum Institute (ASPI) for the organization and effectiveuse of task-modular technology in teaching physics to students of technical universities. The research was aimed at improving the training of qualified bachelors. As a result there is created a system of goals and tasks of different levels developing both physical and mathematical and professional knowledge and skills of students in technical colleges.
86-90 182
Abstract
The paper deals with some specific aspects of the formation of modern socially-informationspace. It also suggests the lines of development of informatization processes in higher school in the medium term. The author introduces his conception of modern higher school ecosystem,built with a number of role models (educational, competence, resource, information, investment, innovation and service).
90-94 180
Abstract
This article represents the author’s work concerning the methods of teaching pedagogicaldisciplines based on profound studying of the historical material. It is suggested that encouraging students to learn historical process enables to raise the quality of university pedagogical education. This kind of knowledge is necessary for understanding the essence of innovations in contemporary Russian pedagogics.
95-98 160
Abstract
The concept of development of higher education in partnership with the state, society and business is under active formation. The article suggests the classification of principles of strategicpartnership of higher education institutions, taking into account the general rules on management of multilateral partnerships and features of interaction with partners in universities.
ACADEMIC WRITING
101-104 178
Abstract
The author describes the experience accumulated by the Faculty of Public Administration of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in creating a system of developing students’ intellectual competences and academic literacy skills. The key elements of the system are interdisciplinary courses, such as “Introduction to Critical Thinking” and “Great Books” , tutorials for students and collaboration among teachers.
104-113 288
Abstract
The focus of the article is the place of Academic Writing in English in the overall system of courses and the university curricula of philological faculties (schools of linguistic and literary studies), general principles of such courses and ways and challenges of their implementation. The theoretical part is followed by a case study: the Academic Writing (English) course taught at the Faculty of Philology (School of Linguistic and Literary Studies) of the Higher School of Economics.
113-118 220
Abstract
Starting from his administrative background as a chair of the faculty the author discussesadvantages and shortcomings of the academic writing courses in Russian universities. After that he goes further to convey the idea of substantial shift in the understanding of science happening nowadays. Based on the performative qualities of the research this shift undermines the role of writing as a core part of the whole scientific enterprise. Project work and planning are taking the leading role both in research practice and teaching.
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
119-132 177
Abstract
The second part of the article focuses on finding the specific features of a social situation with Russian higher education through the representations of university teachers and students. The preceding publication analyzed the full arrays of the articles titles of the journal «Higher Education in Russia» relating to 2011 and to 2012. The given article draws the additional resource – the data arrays received from the students polls. The significant problems of Russian education are treated through the comparative analysis and contrapositions of the conceptions of university teachers and students.The work was carried out with information arrays within the analytical modules of the“VEGA” computer program.
132-136 173
Abstract
The article touches upon the problems of introduction of a point-rating system for the assessment of an educational process. The author states that the evaluation system must be intelligible and equitable for students. The article presents the results of the students’ opinion poll on a point-rating assessment, shows the specificity of approach to the assessment and testing depending on the program specialization, students’ progress, study periods.
136-140 248
Abstract
The article deals with some peculiarities of adaptation of foreign first-year students of a military academy to the educational process. Special attention is paid to the characteristics of some factors, which cause difficulties during foreign first-year academy students adaptation. Some directions of pedagogical support of their adaptation are considered.
РЕДАКЦИОННАЯ ПОЧТА
141-144 199
Abstract
In the paper the future of technical books is analyzed. The process of establishment of advanced network technologies that change the idea of a book, especially a technical book, isconsidered. A new concept of the modern technical book, containing pages with executable algorithms and provided with the link to described objects, is proposed.
145-147 184
Abstract
The authors strongly argue that the role of fundamental knowledge in the course of physicians’ training is evidently underestimated. This paper addresses to a wide readership auditory, and its aim is an invitation for a comprehensive discussion of the future of higher medical education.
148-152 197
Abstract
This article analyzes the situation prevailing in the system of preparation and thesis defense in Russia. The authors offer their own concept of improving the system of training of highly qualified personnel in Russia.
152-153 172
Abstract
Pace of innovation in Russian economy must accelerate. Without scientific and technological development as the foundation of innovation economy it is impossible to compete on the international market. It is obvious that economic development depends primarily on the human factor, namely, on the fundamental training of a specialist, which can be achieved on the basis of education and scientific research integration.
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