THE USE OF THE CASE METHOD IN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the content of the case study as an interactive teaching method and to evaluate its feasibility for use in classes for students of the medical faculty. This study reviews the theoretical materials of both domestic and foreign researchers and analyzes the practical application of the case method. The article examines various definitions of the concept of the case method.

Comparison, generalization, analysis, and synthesis were used as scientific methods that enable a deeper understanding of the problem. The article considers the theoretical foundations, accumulated practical experience, and features of the case method. During the research, the experience of implementing pedagogical cases within the framework of an English language course was analyzed.

Scientific and practical significance: the use of the case method in teaching professional foreign languages to students of medical universities allows for modernization of the educational process, development of students’ professional communicative skills, and enhancement of their practical training. As a result, this study contributes to improving the professional qualifications of medical specialists and their readiness to work in accordance with international standards.

The results demonstrate that applying the case method in teaching a professional foreign language to medical students significantly develops their professional communication skills, analytical thinking, and practical abilities. Additionally, this approach improves students’ capacity to solve medical situations in a foreign language and increases their overall professional training. Consequently, this method helps enhance the qualifications of medical professionals in line with international standards and boosts their effectiveness in professional activities. The article also provides examples of cases used for teaching a professional medical foreign language to students in higher medical institutions.