FORMATION OF RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF MASTER STUDENTS MAJORING IN 014 SECONDARY EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS) IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING THE DISCIPLINE «FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE»

Abstract

The article examines the specific features of formation of research competence of master students majoring in 014 Secondary Education (Mathematics) through the study of the course «Fundamentals of Scientific Communication in a Foreign Language». The author analyzes the significance of this course as a compulsory component of the educational program structure, which effectively fosters the research competence of future mathematics teachers, contributing to their professional growth and successful integration into the modern scientific community.

The purpose of the article is to identify essential content components and methodological techniques that facilitate the development of mathematics students’ research competence by forming academic writing skills in English, introducing them to the procedures for preparing grant applications and international research projects, and testing the scientific results of their own research.

The research methodology includes a competency-based approach to studying the formation of research competence of future teachers. Theoretical methods, such as analyzing the content of educational and professional programs, qualification characteristics, and scientific-methodological publications, have enabled the systematization of the key components of research competence. Empirical methods, such as pedagogical observation of students' research work, allowed the evaluation of the progress in developing research skills among master students during their studies.

The scientific novelty lies in developing an adapted methodology for forming research competence of master students, combining future mathematics teachers’ professional training with skills in English-language scientific communication.

Conclusions. The course «Fundamentals of Scientific Communication in a Foreign Language» is a compulsory component of the professional training of master students majoring in 014 Secondary Education (Mathematics). It facilitates the integration of students into the global scientific community by developing skills in writing scientific texts in English, participating in grant programs, and utilizing digital platforms for research activities. The analysis of the course's content modules has highlighted its key features: the development and presentation of academic texts, mastering virtual learning environments for research and teaching, and studying aspects of international academic collaboration. Developing research competence is an effective way to prepare future mathematics teachers who are capable of implementing innovations in the educational process and meeting the challenges of modern digital society.