Modernization of teaching and development methods in higher education

Theoretical analysis of the problem showed that one of the priorities of the strategic development of Ukraine is the integration of our state into the European Community. According to the perspective Development Program, which is designed for ten years, Ukraine must harmonize and bring its socio-economic institutions closer to the standards of the EU countries and make them meet European requirements. The priorities of European education are to provide the young generation with professional knowledge and practical skills to adapt to life and study in different European countries, to be mobile, socially capable, capable of communication and protection of their rights. Forms and methods of introducing knowledge in higher education at the present stage are of particular importance. It is today that the progress of society determines a new attitude to methods, means and forms of education. Currently, information and communication technologies, new interactive forms of education play a leading role. The article analyzes the requirements for teaching methods for undergraduate students of higher education. The most successful and modern methods of education and development are identified. The article emphasizes that at the current stage of updating the content of higher education, the most demanded skills that should be formed and developed in students are soft skills. In accordance with the characteristics of modern students, the updated arsenal of teaching and development methods will be represented by innovative teaching and development methods, in particular interactive and active ones. The conclusions drawn emphasize the use of precisely those teaching methods that will promote active thinking of students and support their motivation to study. The purpose of the study is to characterize the main methods of teaching and development in higher education institutions regarding the formation of professional, specialized skills and abilities and the development of soft skills in bachelors of physical education and sports. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the presentation of the strengths of soft skills in combination with teaching and development methods in higher education.