DESIGNING A VIRTUAL TRAINING LAB FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Аrticle analyzes the definition of the concept of “virtual laboratory”, considers the features of using virtual laboratories at various stages of laboratory work, gives examples and indicates the advantages of creating them for the training system for teachers of vocational education in food technology. A design model for the functioning of a virtual training laboratory using algorithms for the operation of technological equipment is proposed. The ways of implementing modern approaches in the preparation of future teachers of vocational training in food technology are presented. The algorithm of virtual laboratory work is considered on the example of the discipline "Equipment of restaurant facilities" in the simulation format. The implementation of laboratory work in virtual laboratories contributes to the formation of the intellectual development of students, allows pedagogically balanced use of modern software in the educational process and the assimilation of knowledge at a more conscious and deep level. The positive dynamics of the qualitative indicators of the formation of professional competence of future teachers of vocational training was followed after classes using virtual laboratory work. In the process of developing the virtual laboratory work we presented, psychological requirements were taken into account, the essence of which is a phased solution of problem situations programmed by the teacher, which strengthen the students' semantic and logical activity. A thorough mastery of the knowledge gained during the execution of the virtual laboratory complex provides an appropriate level of development of scientific developments and technological management of the educational process. The structure of virtual laboratory work presented by us makes it possible to provide such components of the learning process as enhancing knowledge to perform research and control knowledge.