INTEGRATION OF THE STEM APPROACH IN BIOLOGY TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The article discusses the features of the implementation of the STEM approach in the system of biology teaching in higher education. Its potential as a tool for the formation of research and interdisciplinary competencies of students is revealed. Based on the analysis of modern pedagogical practices, the ways of integration of technologies, engineering thinking and mathematical apparatus in biological education are proposed. The effectiveness of the use of project-based research forms of education is substantiated.