Interdisciplinary connections as a way to overcome educational losses in the natural science educational field
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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4984.2025.326124Keywords:
interdisciplinary connections, educational losses, natural science educational field, integrated lessons, knowledge integration, scientific worldview, natural sciencesAbstract
The article explores the role of interdisciplinary connections as an effective means of overcoming educational losses in the natural science educational field. The relevance of the study is determined by significant changes in the educational environment, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law in Ukraine, which have led to a decline in education quality and increased learning gaps. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the effectiveness of interdisciplinary connections for enhancing students' cognitive activity, forming a scientific worldview, and addressing educational losses. The article examines the theoretical foundations of interdisciplinary connections and their impact on the educational process. A model for integrating interdisciplinary connections is proposed, which includes conducting integrated lessons, using project methods, and implementing interactive technologies. Examples of knowledge integration from biology, chemistry, and physics are provided, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach in increasing students' motivation and improving their academic performance. Interdisciplinary connections contribute to the activation of cognitive activity, the development of critical thinking, and the formation of a holistic natural science worldview. The article includes practical recommendations for teachers on implementing interdisciplinary connections in the educational process, which is especially important in current conditions. Future research plans to scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed model of integrating interdisciplinary connections in the educational process to address educational losses
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