The Attitude of Students of Specialized Pedagogical Classes to Project and Research Activities: the Results of the Study

The relevance of the topic is determined by the important role of project-based and research activities in the training of pre-service teachers specializing in particular school subjects. These activities help students develop professional problem-solving skills and foster their creative and analytical abilities. The main aim of the study is to examine the attitudes of students enrolled in specialized teacher-training classes toward project-based and research activities. The primary research method was a questionnaire survey conducted using the Yandex Forms online service. The participants were students from specialized teacher-training classes in Kazan and the Apastovsky District of the Republic of Tatarstan. The study is significant for the development of the teacher education system, as it makes it possible to assess the effectiveness of existing approaches, identify students’ needs, and determine problem areas in the organization of project-based activities. The findings may be used to improve the educational process.