APPLICATION OF MODERN TEACHING-LEARNING METHODS IN DISTANCE LEARNING (BASED ON AN EXAMPLE OF LECTURE COURSES ON GENERAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF POLITICAL AND LEGAL RELATIONS BETWEEN GEORGIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION)

Abstract

Covid pandemic, existing security risks, the need to save resources and time,  and other circumstances made development of the distance learning important. The purpose of this article is to discuss the possibilities of using modern teaching-learning methods for distance learning. The issue is presented through the examples of courses on general and practical aspects of political and legal relations between Georgia and the  European Union.
The use of the distance group learning method is shown on the example of working on a presentation regarding visa-free travel and movement of citizens between the EU and Georgia. The topic of role-playing teaching is discussed through the modeling of the work of the EU-Georgia Association Council,  and the  use of the case study method is presented on the example of one  of the sectoral reforms envisaged by the  EU- Georgia Association Agreement. The problem-based learning method is discussed by using the  topic of strategic communication against anti-Western propaganda.
Special attention is paid to the  possibilities of solving problems related with distance learning. In all topics, attention is paid to promoting the development of critical thinking and creativity. Increasing students' interest and participation in the  learning process is considered as  one  of the approaches. Evaluation difficulties and practical experience of solving them are discussed as well.
The main conclusions of the article are: the  use  of modern methods in distance education is associated with more difficulties than the  use  of traditional methods in the  same circumstances; The development of electronic technologies and a  creative approach allow  us  to overcome almost all  problems of  distance learning; EU- integration related practical experience is useful for new teaching and learning methods, as it helps to properly plan and manage related communications.