Theoretical aspects of innovating higher education by implementing project-oriented teaching m

This paper deals with key theoretical and methodological assumptions of innovating and improving the quality of higher education by implementing the project-oriented teaching model. Three aspects of this model are considered, and by using the method of theoretical analysis it is concluded that: a) project-oriented model is based on constructivist teaching method (learning process is based on knowledge construction, as opposed to passively receiving knowledge; larger students` autonomy is required in the realization of tasks; cooperative forms of teaching are dominant; projects are based on real-world problem solving); b) project activities are organized according to the established research procedures (preparing project plans, developing project, conducting research, data analysis, drawing conclusions, presenting research results); c) university teachers’ and students’ roles are based on partnership relation and team work and form an inseparable unit. The theoretical research results indicate that some innovative solutions offered in the analysis could serve as a basis for the implementation of the project-oriented teaching model in higher education.Publishe