The role of innovative lectures in the improvement of students ’ professional thinking

The article gives account of the findings of the research on the efficient lecturing techniques and the methods of enhancing students’ cognitive activity at lectures. The results of a survey at the university show that in the process of mastering the material, students are ranked fourth in terms of the effectiveness of lectures - training and production practice, workshops and laboratory classes, as well as independent study. In their view, e-manuals on a particular course prevent unnecessary summarizing of lecture materials and allow more time to be spent on the internship process.