Application of the problem-based learning method in teaching historical subjects in higher educational establishment

The article analyzes the historiography of the problem method usage in the pedagogical activity and draws conclusions about its active application. The definition of the problem-based learning method, the main tasks and mandatory requirements during its implementation are given. Various forms of problem-based learning in a higher educational institution are characterized by problem-based lecture; problematic task in seminar classes; problematic situation; the sttudent’s independent research activity. The dependence of technology on the teacher’s personality as well as his knowledge, abilities, skills, and professional experience are traced. The main requirements for high school students which allow them to participate in the problem-based learning process actively are highlighted. The experience of using the problembased learning method in teaching the educational components “History of newly independent states”, “History of the Middle Ages”, “History of the Slavic peoples”, “Political history of the modern world” for students both of the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) higher education levels at the Faculty of History of Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University is described. The role of the teacher at implementation stages of this method is highlighted.