Academic progress dependence from the students' group unity degree – new effective tool of enhancement

Abstract

Teaching methods in modern society are constantly updated and improved. Since 2014, the new training exercise “The Human Body” (authored by O.M. Tsilmak and V.V. Artyomenko) was introduced into the educational process of the Odessa State University of Internal Affairs and the Odessa National Medical University. The indicators of academic performance were analyzed in all 44 study groups before the exercise and one year after. The results of the study showed that in 11 experimental groups of students of the University of Internal Affairs, the learning success increased by 23%, and among students of the Medical University by 18%. At the same time, in the control groups of students of the University of Internal Affairs, the success of studies decreased by 5%, and of the Medical University by 9%. Interviewing students about the reasons for improving academic performance, it was found that one of these reasons is group unity around the result of learning activities. Conclusion: The new learning tool — training exercise «The human body" confirmed the hypothesis put forward by us and showed effectiveness and efficiency.