The development of technical modeling in education in the context of globalization

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the development of technical modeling in education in the context of globalization. The relevance of the topic is due to the increasing role of modeling technologies in the formation of engineering and research competencies of students. The purpose of the work is to identify key trends and prospects for integrating technical modeling into the educational process, taking into account the challenges of globalization. Tasks include: 1) systematization of theoretical approaches to understanding technical modeling; 2) generalization of world experience in the use of modeling technologies in education; 3) analysis of the problems and possibilities of modeling implementation in the Russian educational context. The research methodology is complex, combining theoretical analysis of the literature, comparative pedagogical and statistical methods, and an expert survey (N=25). It is established that technical modeling is becoming an integral component of engineering education, providing the development of spatial thinking, creativity, and inventive problem solving skills. Promising models for integrating modeling into educational programs at different levels based on the project approach and information technology have been identified. The barriers to the introduction of modeling into mass education and ways to overcome them are identified. The conclusion is made about the need to expand interdisciplinary research of the educational potential of technical modeling. The article is addressed to specialists in the field of engineering education management, teachers, and methodologists.