DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.15293/1813-4718.2305.12
UDC: 
371
Grass Tatiana Petrovna
Доктор педагогических наук, Dr. Sci. (Pedag.), Prof., St. Petersburg University of Civil Aviation, tpgrass@mail.ru, St. Petersburg
Petrishchev Vladimir Innokentievich
Доктор педагогических наук, St. Petersburg State University of civil aviation named after Air Chief Marshal A. A. Novikov, St. Petersburg University of Civil Aviation, vpetrishchev2019@mail.ru, St. Petersburg

Development of Engineering Thinking and Education in Secondary Schools of Russia and China

Abstract: 
The relevance of the claimed research is determined by the insufficient knowledge of the development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students in Russia and China. The authors focus on the fact that recently in both countries there has been a literally “boom” in the development of engineering thinking and education in schools, starting from the initial stage and ending with high school. The purpose of the article is to identify and characterize the problem of the development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students in Russia and China. The authors analyze the main directions and describe a number of successful initiatives implemented in these countries that contribute to the successful development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students. Methodology and research methods. Analysis of scientific literature on the development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students, regulatory and program documentation and projects implemented in schools of the countries under study showed the importance of this area. Research results. The study confirmed that the development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students in Russia and China allows the younger generation to consciously make a professional choice and acquire motivation to study subjects of the natural science cycle. The development of engineering thinking and engineering education among high school students in Russia and China in the last decade has been under intense attention and support from the governments of these countries. A new system of technology parks is characterized, which contributes to the involvement of most of the school youth to a technical specialty. Conclusion. The study of the development of engineering thinking and education in secondary schools in Russia and China is of great theoretical and practical importance for preparing the younger generations for life and professional activity. The study of the positive experience of China can be important for understanding, enriching and the possibility of its use in domestic practice, taking into account the cultural characteristics of our country.
Keywords: 
engineering thinking; high school students; projects; key fundamental knowledge in physics, mathematics and computer science; technology parks; school
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