Interactive methods of online teaching of pathological anatomy for international students: psychological and cultural aspects in conditions of war and pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.15574/SP.2025.7(151).115119Keywords:
online learning, pathological anatomy, international students, interactive methods, psychological support, distance educationAbstract
This article provides an overview and comparative analysis of modern approaches to distance teaching of pathological anatomy to international students in medical universities in Ukraine and Europe under conditions of war and pandemic.
Aim - to analyze and summarize the experience of applying interactive online methods for teaching pathological anatomy to international students in the context of martial law and the pandemic, with a focus on the psychological and cultural aspects of the educational process.
Psychological, cultural, and didactic aspects of the organization of the educational process are examined, as well as features of adapting educational materials and implementing interactive technologies in a distance learning environment. Effective strategies for using multimedia tools, online platforms, and visualization methods to improve the quality of morphological knowledge acquisition are identified. Special attention is paid to intercultural communication, support for academic motivation, and social integration of international students.
The results indicate that interactive forms of online learning, focused on interpersonal interaction and individual student needs, contribute to increased learning efficiency and the formation of a positive educational experience.
Authors declare no conflict of interest.
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