New Perspectives in Science Education
Innovative Higher Education - Opportunities for Applying a Hybrid Curriculum in an Academic Course of Study
Vasilka Kocheva, Sofia University “Saint Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria [email protected] (Bulgaria)
Senya Terzieva, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (Bulgaria)
Abstract
The modern theoretical concepts of higher education pedagogy and student learning outline the framework of methodological innovation in the academic environment. Is need for innovative curricula in which students can expand their experience and be able to transfer knowledge into non-standard academic activities. The experience we present in this article shows a didactical potential of a hybrid curriculum include technologically justified model for self-regulating STEM – PBL of an academic course applicable in the specialty of medicine in basic scientific discipline. The model is personal-oriented and supports the building of lifelong learning skills. It is based in a stimulating learning environment, built with the help of STEM project, considers the individual needs of the learners and is relevant to identifying and developing of key competences for lifelong learning such as: knowledge in the field of natural sciences and technology, general learning, communication and teamwork skills. In our opinion, this curriculum is an opportunity, which increase the effectiveness of the training process, and hence the quality of the professional training of future doctors.
Keywords: higher education, lifelong learning, project-based learning, student-centred learning, independent learning
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