Methods of assessment and development of creative skills in engineering education

Abstract

Introduction. In the era of rapid development of technologies and innovations, the task of cultivating creative abilities of future engineers is of particular relevance. In Russia, where engineering education is traditionally focused on the formation of technical skills and competencies, the importance of developing creative skills is a relatively new direction. The transformation of educational approaches and methods in the country's universities, aimed at developing the innovative potential of students, requires careful analysis and scientific justification. Materials and methods. The study is based on the analysis of data obtained from 30 leading technical universities in Russia. Surveys and interviews conducted among 1,200 students and 300 teachers allowed us to gather information about existing methods of assessing and developing creative skills. Additionally, an analysis of 50 training programs and modules aimed at the development of creative thinking was carried out. The research methodology includes qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as a comparative approach to evaluate the effectiveness of various educational practices. Results. The analysis showed that 70% of Russian universities use traditional teaching methods based on the transfer of knowledge without emphasis on the development of students' creative abilities. At the same time, the remaining 30% of institutes are implementing innovative educational practices, including the case method, project-oriented learning, and the use of interactive platforms for creative tasks. These methods have shown 45% higher efficiency in the development of creative skills compared to traditional approaches.