The development of critical thinking as the main factor in the competitiveness of an ecologist

Industrial University of Tyumen, 625000 Tyumen, Russia

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Abstract

The purpose of the research: to consider the problem of the development of critical thinking among students in the educational process of a technical university. Scientific hypothesis: The emergence of a new generation of high technologies has caused an urgent need to review the skills necessary for a future specialist for successful professional activity, placing emphasis on teamwork and creativity, learning through games and research that develop critical thinking, student initiative outside the educational program. The concept of education development notes that quality education is one of the main factors of a person’s success, and the teacher who provides it is both an object and a conductor of positive changes in a person’s personality. As a result, the training programs for future specialists in technical areas must meet the standards of global trends, social needs and professional standards. Employers increasingly need new generation specialists who will be in demand in modern high-tech industries in the country. At the moment, the task is to prepare a highly qualified specialist who is able to professionally apply, in practice, modern forms, methods, and techniques based on the formed competencies and abilities, and also be ready to solve actual problems in practice [1]. Achievement of the set goal should occur through methods and technologies that will allow solving practical problems to ensure the effectiveness of the educational process in higher education.