METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN GSEI: INNOVATIVE CONTEXT

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of innovative content of scientific research and practical initiatives regarding the methodology of mathematics education in order to predict the implementation of appropriate elements of this experience in to the educational process of general secondary education institution. The relevance of the problem of using innovations in the content of mathematics and the methodology of its implementation is substantiated.  The need to develop in mathematics teachers the ability to freely navigate new educational achievements in order to use these achievements in their own professional activities is emphasized. Scientific research that explores innovative aspects of mathematics teaching methods was announced, and the content of these investigations was annotated.

The author’s understanding of the concept of «innovation» («innovations») has been clarified. The modern vision of the essence of innovative principles in the implementation of mathematical education methodology is expressed (in particular, the applied orientation of the content of mathematics, the generalization of mathematical knowledge, the resarch for new approaches to the integration of educational content, implementation of interdisciplinary connections; use of the potential opportunities of the academic discipline «Mathematics» for the development of critical thinking among students). It has been stated that innovative principles in the implementation of the methodology of mathematical education are a complex phenomenon, the implementation of which is associated with the multifaceted non-traditional, creative, innovative activities of the mathematics teacher.

Mention was made of an online webinar for primary school teachers entitled «Innovative Methods of Teaching Mathematics or How to Work Effectively in Elementary School in Today’s Conditions».

The conceptual theses of these thematic profiles regarding innovative aspects of mathematics education methodology are characterized, namely: the relationship between teaching mathematics and various practical human activities; the applied orientation of teaching mathematics; the «project» dimension of teaching mathematics; STEM education as a means of implementing mathematics teaching; storytelling, «making» and research work in mathematics lessons; appropriate integration of health-preserving topics into the content of mathematics lessons. Online learning services have been announced that give teachers and students the opportunity to take an innovative approach to learning mathematics.