(2024) Science and education, 3, 31-37. Odessa.
Serhii Medynskyi,
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences,
Professor at the Department of Theory and Methods
of Physical Education and Sports,
Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol state pedagogical university,
59, Scientific Town Str., Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine,
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6082-6566
Oleksandr Kyriienko,
PhD Student
at the Department of Pedagogy and Pedagogical Mastery,
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theory and Methods
of Physical Education and Sports,
Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol state pedagogical university,
59, Scientific Town Str., Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine,
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1633-3892
FEATURES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS IN THE LEADING US HIGH SCHOOLS AS A COMPONENT OF ADULT PREAND POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION
SUMMARY:
The article highlights the peculiarities of the implementation of certification programs in leading institutions of higher education in the USA as an integral component of pre- and post-graduate education of adults. On the example of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, the approaches to the development and implementation of certification programs that contribute to the improvement of qualifications and competitiveness in the labor market are analyzed. The various types of programs offered are reviewed, focusing on areas such as engineering, information technology, business and management, medical sciences, etc. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of teaching methods, which include traditional lectures, seminars, laboratory classes, as well as modern online courses and interactive modules. The forms of assessment of students' knowledge and skills, including written exams, projects and presentations, were studied. Analyzing the experience of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, the main advantages and challenges of implementing certification programs are determined. Among the advantages are the flexibility of study plans, the possibility of an individual approach to learning, access to highly qualified teachers and the latest educational materials. Challenges include the need to constantly update the content of programs, ensure the quality of education in conditions of mass, as well as financial and organizational issues. The authors draw attention to the fact that certification programs at US universities are an effective tool for improving the professional qualifications and competitiveness of adults in the modern labor market. The experience of these leading HEIs can be useful for the implementation of similar programs in other educational institutions and countries, in particular, in HEIs of Ukraine.
KEYWORDS:
adult education, certification program, competencies, university, USA.
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