Inventive problems as a means of developing the creative abilities of students in the educational process in physics

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of developing the creative abilities of schoolchildren and students in the process of teaching physics. During many years of research, the author came to the conclusion that one of the means that can contribute to the development of human creativity is inventive problems. The author gives the definition of an inventive problem. It also provides specific examples of their formulation and solution in the classroom in physics. Pedagogical practice has confirmed the effectiveness of using inventive problems both in physics lessons (in the classroom) and in extracurricular work in this academic subject. The Tournament of Young Inventors and Innovators, created on the initiative of the author (1998), deserved high appraisal at the international level. Problem solving by the participants of this event often ends with the filing of applications for patents for inventions. At the same time, the facts of the manifestation of creativity of schoolchildren and students in other areas of their activity are confirmed. The article will be useful to teachers and lecturers of physics, as well as students who plan to engage in the training and development of the younger generation of people.