Psychological and pedagogical technologies of stimulating cognitive activity of schoolchildren

Abstract

The present study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of psychological and pedagogical technologies that contribute to the increase of cognitive activity of schoolchildren. In the course of theoretical analysis the main concepts were defined. The most significant approaches are defined as: cognitive, emotional, social, activity, information and communication, differentiated and personality-oriented. The most effective current psychological and pedagogical technologies are: project, discussion, game, problem-based and integrated learning

In the course of questioning teachers and students the necessity of stimulating cognitive activity of schoolchildren was established, which was confirmed by the initial diagnostics of the level of cognitive activity. We developed a methodology aimed at stimulating cognitive activity of students, which includes a set of active psychological and pedagogical technologies that promote the development of students' interest, independence and critical thinking. This methodology allows to use it in general in school education, as well as in the study of individual subjects. In our work the approbation was carried out at math lessons. We used math games and competitions, mini projects, interactive lessons, problem-based learning, feedback. At realization of the designated technologies special psychological and pedagogical conditions were created: differentiated approach; flexibility; creation of positive learning environment on the basis of support and encouragement; formation of emotional comfort and internal motivation. The results of the control diagnostics showed that after the application of active technologies the pupils have a significant increase in motivation. The obtained data testify to the effectiveness of the used methodology, as in practice there was noted an increase in the stimulation of cognitive activity due to the integrated approach in the implementation of psychological and pedagogical technologies and conditions in mathematics lessons.