Role of the open chemistry olympiad in forming readiness for learning at the university

Kolosova Tatyana, Kubasova Larisa, Sychev Igor

The article discusses the problem of forming the psychological readiness of applicants to study at a medical university. The most important components of readiness are noted: intellectual and motivational. The necessity of the coordination of educational programs of the school and the university is shown, which can be achieved by the implementation of special projects of pre-university training in specialized subjects, including chemistry. The use of the Open Subject Olympiad for schoolchildren is considered as one of such projects and its definition is given as an innovative pedagogical technology. A conclusion is drawn about the role of the Open Olympiad in the formation of the intellectual and motivational components of readiness to study at a university.

Keywords:Readiness for learning, intellectual readiness, motivational readiness, Olympiads of schoolchildren