The use of modern technologies in laboratory classes in zoology

Abstract

The article presents the results of the application of the plastic modeling method and mini-projects in laboratory classes in the discipline of Zoology among 2nd year students of the educational program “6B05101-Biology". The authors presented the developed criteria for evaluating students' laboratory classes in cartilaginous fish (using the plastic modeling method) and bony fish (using the mini-project method). Using plastic modeling, students created models of the external and internal structure of cartilaginous fish. The plastic modeling method proved to be effective for 83.3% of students who demonstrated progress in learning knowledge. The remaining 16.7% of the students had the same level of learning. Using the method of mini-projects, students, working in pairs, determined the age and analyzed the external and internal structure of bony fish. This method demonstrated effectiveness for 66.6% of students, while 33.3% of students made progress in their studies, and 33.3% of other students maintained their level of knowledge. The rest of the students showed weak theoretical and practical results of their skills, which is explained by their insufficient theoretical training, disorganization and weak hand motor skills. As a result, both methods proved to be effective, but some students may need additional support, given their characteristics.