BLENDED LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES AS A FACTOR IN DEVELOPING SELF-EDUCATION COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors:   Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University, Volkova Nataliia V. , Lovyanova Iryna ,   Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University
Published: February 2025

This study substantiates the peculiarities of developing the self-education competence of medical
college students through blended learning technologies.
The purpose of this publication is to define the effectiveness of integrating traditional and online
learning formats to enhance students’ independent and self-directed learning. The research employs
methods such as analysis, synthesis, and specification of scientific-pedagogical and methodological sources
on the application of blended learning technologies and the development of self-education competence. Additionally, content analysis of regulatory documents, curricula, and methodological materials of medical
colleges, along with surveys and questionnaires, was conducted.
It has been established that blended learning, which integrates traditional teaching methods with
online components, provides new opportunities for fostering students’ independent learning. The study
explores leading approaches to organising such learning, including the use of electronic platforms, video
materials, interactive tasks, and discussion forums to encourage active student engagement. Particular
emphasis is placed on the importance of self-education competence for medical students, who must develop
the ability to independently acquire and apply knowledge and skills relevant to professional practice. The
study highlights the advantages of blended learning in enhancing critical thinking, fostering self-education
competence, and structuring individual learning pathways. Special attention is given to digital platforms,
which enable interactive engagement with learning materials and facilitate access to up-to-date scientific
research, clinical case studies, and medical databases.
The findings of this research substantiate the critical role of self-education competence in the
professional training of medical students and demonstrate the relevance of blended learning technologies
in optimising this process. To ensure effective development of this competence, an electronic educational
and methodological complex, comprising “Patient Care” and “Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine”, has
been developed and integrated into the educational information environment of the medical college. This
complex implements blended learning technology, combining traditional and distance learning formats,
providing students with flexibility, personalised learning pathways, and the ability to study autonomously.
The course is structured on a modular basis, ensuring logical interconnections between topics and forming
a comprehensive learning system that includes theoretical preparation, practical training, and continuous
knowledge assessment.
The study confirms that the proposed methodological framework facilitates the development of
self-directed learning skills, information analysis, and application, which are fundamental to the lifelong
learning process of future medical professionals.
The research concludes that blended learning technologies hold significant potential for further
development. In the future, this educational model will enable deeper integration of advanced technologies
into the training of medical professionals. The application of virtual reality and artificial intelligence for
medical data analysis will further expand self-education opportunities, enhance students’ autonomy in the
learning process, and support personalised pathways for professional development.