PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOPING PRACTICAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES IN STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of project-based learning as an innovative approach to developing practical skills and professional competencies in students of technical universities. The paper analyzes the advantages of project-based learning, considers various project models, and presents the results of empirical research. The authors emphasize the importance of project activities for the formation of such competencies in future engineers as creativity, teamwork, and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, the article discusses the challenges and prospects for introducing project-based learning into the educational process of technical universities.