Ohinska N. V., Nebesna Z. M., Kulbitska V. V., Hetmanyuk I. B., Shuturma O. Ya.

TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF LECTURES AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH IN TEACHING THE DISCIPLINE “HISTOLOGY, CYTOLOGY, AND EMBRYOLOGY”

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Ohinska N. V., Nebesna Z. M., Kulbitska V. V., Hetmanyuk I. B., Shuturma O. Ya.

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MODERN ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION

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Scientific article

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The article examines the role of technological support for lectures as a key element of the competencybased approach in teaching the discipline “Histology, Cytology and Embryology” in the context of the modernization of medical education. The rationale for transforming the traditional lecture format into an interactive educational environment that integrates multimedia tools, digital platforms, and visualization instruments for complex morphological structures is presented. It is demonstrated that the use of PowerPoint and Canva software, which enables the integration of microphotographs, virtual microscopy video fragments, animations, and analytical diagrams, enhances the informational value of lecture materials and promotes the development of morphological identification skills. The potential of the Microsoft Whiteboard platform is outlined; through its digital annotation and collaborative features, it ensures active interaction with learners and creates favorable conditions for the development of clinical-anatomical reasoning. The educational potential of the Digital Histology resource as an interactive atlas that combines high-quality images, structured descriptions, and self-assessment tools, supporting an individualized learning trajectory, is highlighted. The importance of using instant polling platforms, particularly Mentimeter, which provide immediate feedback and stimulate students’ cognitive engagement, is emphasized. It is concluded that a technologically supported lecture becomes an effective instrument for implementing the competency-based approach, enabling a deep understanding of microstructures of organs and tissues, sustaining learning motivation, and fostering the development of professional competencies of the future physician.

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«Bulletin of problems biology and medicine», 2025 Issue 4, 179, addition, 213-215 pages, index UDC 6378.147:611.018:004.9

DOI:

10.29254/2523-4110-2025-4-179/addition-213-215