STUDENTS’ OPINIONS ABOUT INTEGRATION OF STUDY COURSES

Abstract

Searching for the possibilities of improving the quality of university education, we noticed that the programs (syllabuses) of study courses contain common and mutually related elements or parts of content which can be successfully integrated. By integrating the content of study courses, university education becomes innovative, modernized and creates a space where the teachers can express their creativity and professional competences. The aim of this research was to determine the opinions of students (N=116) of III and IV year of undergraduate studies at the department Preschool teacher regarding the possibilities of improvement of the quality of university education through the integration of study courses. By analyzing those opinions, we tried to determine the impact of integrative university education on quality, application of knowledge, motivation and self-confidence of students. The research was conducted by applying the descriptive method and surveying procedure. Research results confirm that the opinions of students, when it comes to the impact of integrative education on the understanding of the material, the quality of acquired knowledge and success in exams, their commitment and motivation for studying, self-confidence and preparedness for working with children, are positive