Effect of Practice-Oriented Courses in the Study of Natural Sciences on the Development of Professional Qualities in College Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the professional qualities required of students specializing in "Vocational Training A training experiment method was employed as the primary method, conducted at the pedagogical and agrotechnical colleges of Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. The experiment involved 128 students, randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control). N.V. Noss' occupational questionnaire was employed to assess the progress of the experiment. The results were analyzed using statistical methods, calculating individual and average group test performance coefficients. The study findings revealed that students in the control group exhibited poorly developed professional qualities, while the experimental group showed considerable improvement. Students in the experimental group showed better theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and soft skills such as independent decision-making and proficiency with computers and office equipment. Based on the results of the pedagogical experiment, the authors propose pedagogical conditions and a specialist training model aimed at fostering students' interest in natural sciences and enhancing their professional qualities.