Trends of modern education: a look at the preparation of mid-level specialists under conditions of modernization of the education system
Discusses the trends and directions of modernization of the education system in the process of reforming technical education, while implementing training programs for mid-level specialists. Insufficient training of future students in the exact sciences creates difficulties in mastering interdisciplinary courses, and does not allow demonstrating a high level of development of professional modules. This fact especially affects the areas of training, where the exact sciences form the basis of technical disciplines. Modernization of educational processes should contribute to solving the problem of students’ different preparedness for the study of new knowledge and the acquisition of practical skills. A variety of forms and teaching methods used in the implementation of educational programs at various levels, changes in the requirements of regulatory documents related to changes in the structure of secondary vocational education management pose difficult tasks for teachers to find effective ways for future specialists to develop independent thinking based on fundamental professional training and practical skills solve a variety of tasks. Indicated on contradiction between innovative changes implemented in the field of education and the results of pedagogical activity. The most significant trends that affect the education system in terms of training mid-level specialists have been identified and systematized.