ORGANIZATIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ENSURING THE INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE XXI CENTURY

Abstract

The article is devoted to one of the actual problems of the activity of teachers of natural and mathematical disciplines, in particular, the organizational and methodical provision of innovative activity. The article reveals the essence of such concepts as "pedagogical innovation," "innovative technologies in education," "innovative orientation of pedagogical activity," "innovative activity of a teacher," and "the latest pedagogical technologies."The main focus is on the theoretical and methodological foundations of the development of innovative technologies in education in the first quarter of the 21st century. It is noted thatfor the practical implementation of science and mathematics education(STEM education) in institutions of general secondary education, it is important to focus on specific tasks, which include the following: comprehensive harmonious development of the student's personality through the development of inclinations and abilities; mastering the skills of cognitive and creative activity; education of a personality capable and motivated to study throughout life; formation of critical and creative thinking skillsand cognitive flexibility; solving complex problems; education of a scientific outlook, general culture, and value orientations; the formation of communication skills, the ability to make a conscious choice; and the desire to master the future profession;mathematical and natural literacy. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the statement is justified that the innovative activity of teachers of natural and mathematical disciplines in the environment of STEM education in the first quarter of the 21st century includes the following directions: creation of integrated educational programs, disciplines of choice, together with stakeholders; implementing an interdisciplinary approach to solving modern practical problems; implementation of project, group, and team work of schoolchildren; the use of developmental forms of students' cognitive activity; the use of modern teaching aids, above all educational robot-designers; involvement of organizations of various levels in cooperation: academic scientific institutions, institutions of higher education; scientific laboratories; museums; nature centers; involvement of organizations of various levels in cooperation; involvement of organizations at various levels It is also noted that in the first quarter of the 21st century, STEM education is carried out mainly using such forms as a lesson, course, quest, project, hackathon, etc., in which the activities of the teacher and students are carried out in a prescribed manner.