Inquiry-Based Learning in the Study of Chemical Disciplines by Food Technologies Students

Abstract

Inquiry-based learning, IBL is analyzed as an educational strategy in which students use research methods and practices It is noted that the advantages of IBL are the development of curiosity and critical thinking, as well as active, conscious and deep learning. The method of conducting laboratory classes in biochemistry for students of specialty 181 Food technologies is given. The purpose of the research project “Milk” is to provide a comprehensive biochemical assessment of milk as a valuable food product and to establish criteria for assessing its quality. The application of the IBL strategy allows you to catch up, deepen, expand and combine competencies in the main chemical disciplines. The implementation of IBL requires significant methodological efforts on the part of the teacher and a certain level of research skills and abilities of students. Therefore, it is obvious that this technique will be effective in the final classes of disciplines or in integrated courses. The develop ment of thinking strategies, which are the essence of research practice, will be extremely useful in the performance of qualification work.