Іnnovative Approaches to Criminalistics Teaching in Higher Educational Establishments under Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
Abstract
The purpose of the article is to define the innovative approaches to criminalistics teaching in higher educational es-tablishments under Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Меthodology. Меthodological tools are selected with consid-eration of the established aim, specificity of research object and subject. System of scientific cognition methods was used, respectively the methods of formal logic (аnalysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, analogy, abstracting) – with aim to identify the matter of defined issues; theoretical – to analyze publications on the topic; empirical – in the course of experimental research and interviewing of teachers and students/cadets; pedagogical modeling – to study the pedagogi-cal objects by modeling its specific characteristics; method of systemic analysis – in the context of identification of ways to implement the innovative approaches to criminalistics teaching in higher educational establishments under Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Scientific novelty is justified with the establishment of new tools to be used in the process of crime combating. Innovative approaches are required to solve the defined problems. One of the important elements is successful mastering of «Criminalistics» subject by future law enforcement in higher educational establishments under Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with use of innovative educational technologies. Conclusions. Currently in the system of higher educational establishments under Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine new educational technologies are developed and implemented along with improvement of content and methods of the subject delivery. Priority is given to enhancement of practical component during the training process: binary sessions, tactical and special training with participation National Police of Ukraine staff, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine; use of interactive training grounds; use of «police quest» format and internship sessions in practical units; use of electronic training equipment (multimedia manuals and textbooks, automatized working places, computer simulators for investigation of specific crime types etc.) it is important for students and cadets to advance their skills in forensic equipment application, modern software, database management. Forensic subjects mastering depends also on individual teacher’s characteristics whose task is not only to transfer knowledge and skills but present innovative forms, methods and means of training.
Кeywords: іnnovation; educational process; criminalistics; higher educational establishment; Ministry of Internal Affairs; National Police; forensic training; law enforcement activity.
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