PHYSICS OF THE 21ST CENTURY IN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

Problem formulation. The transition to a post-industrial information society means the predominance of intangible production, the growing importance of information and knowledge, the spread of creative work. One of the characteristic features of post-industrial society is the introduction of the latest technologies and processes, the creation of new materials and products, the accelerated development of science and education, which is based on the growth of interdisciplinary interpenetration of different branches of science. Quality modern education is the basis of a successful scientific process, the creation of new knowledge, which, in turn, is a factor and source of economic development. Modern education of the subject area implies the development of knowledge, technologies, processes inherent in the current state of science, the formation of a modern (in our case, physical) picture of the world.

Materials and methods. To achieve this goal the following methods were used: analysis and systematization - during the review of scientific articles, textbooks, syllabuses, which present certain studies, developments, descriptions of issues related to the sections of modern physics (MP) and methods of its study ;, synthesis, comparison, systematization, generalization - during the receipt and discussion of results and formulation of conclusions..

Results. The need for the formation of natural literacy, ideas about the modern physical picture of the world and interest in science requires finding answers to the generalizing problem of physics "Why, what and how to teach?", Which in relation to modern 21st century physics done at work. The reasons for the reduction of both the number of those who study physics in the universities and educational programs are analyzed. It is proved which sections of the MP should be studied, the connection of these sections with the future specialty of students is emphasized.

Conclusions. There is a problem between MP and the somewhat outdated, mostly classical course in general physics. It is necessary to accelerate the work on the processing of curricula, because the needs of the day dictate the requirements of compliance with what is being studied, so where it will be applied.