Innovative Education in Russia: The Basic Tendencies Analysis

AbstractThe article deals with the basic tendencies in higher education in Russia. It is emphasized that the notion innovativeness in education should not be interpreted only in connection with new teaching modes, as it includes innovative objectives and educational syllabus, except using innovations. It is shown that a complex and integrated understanding of innovativeness helps to reform Russian education in line with the demands of the information-oriented society.Three basic ways for the innovative development of the higher education in Russia are given: 1. the realization of the competence-based model in vocational training; 2. the use of information technologies in education; 3. the creation of innovative educational institutions aiming innovative development.Active and interactive teaching methods used in higher education are characterized. The peculiarities of cross-disciplinary integration are identified. The article gives an analysis of the reasons of underdevelopment of information technologies of innovational educational institutions organization