MODERN APPROACHES AND PROSPECTS OF BLENDED TEACHING FOR STUDENTS OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The aim – to analyse the eff ectiveness of blended teaching in the context of medical education at the higher education level by investigating the impact of combining traditional teaching methods with digital technologies on the quality of mastering by students, their motivation and development of independent learning skills.Material and Methods. An analysis of relevant scientifi c literature, publications, questionnaires and surveys of students was conducted to compare the eff ectiveness of blended teaching with traditional approaches.Results. The study identifi ed the main models of blended teaching used in higher medical education institutions. The analysis of practical use has shown that the rotational model is the most eff ective for studying clinical disciplines, as it allows combining practical classes with interactive online resources. At the same time, «Turned over classroom» model proved to be optimal for learning theoretical foundations, as it promotes active involvement of students in independent study of the material before classroom sessions. The survey results confi rm the benefi ts of blended teaching, with 75% of students noting its convenience and eff ectiveness compared to the traditional approach. The introduction of learning platforms such as Moodle and Google Classroom has contributed to an increase in students’ independent work, improved access to teaching materials, and expanded opportunities for real-time feedback from teachers.