Significance of Open Educational Resources for Forensic Expert Training


Keywords: open educational resource; distance learning; accessibility; education; forensic expert.

Abstract

The issue of ensuring forensic expert training in conditions of online education with the help of open educational resources has been analyzed. Research and developement of National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» concerning the project implementation “Open Educational Resource: Forensic Science“ which research results are educational materials on forensic science, developed in order to freely use them during forensic expert training in Ukraine and abroad, have been presented. The main created video content has been analyzed in relation to the essence of outlined issues and importance of educational product for future experts. The practical value of the educational resource has been emphasized thanks to the high level of technical equipment use at the research institution. European experience of using available educational resources while training experts in the field of law at Rīga Stradiņš University has been considered. Expediency of applying such experience to the practice of such training in Ukraine has been determined. The research paper studies into demand for free educational resource which was confirmed by the range of approbation events both in Ukraine and in Latvia. The research suggests continuing to expand capabilities of free access under conditions of forensic expert distance learning, introducing international educational resources into mandatory educational and methodological support of educational programs. The Article purpose is to develop theoretical provisions and practical recommendations concerning implementation of open educational resources in the course of forensic expert training. To fulfil this goal, general scientific methods of theoretical generalization, comparison, systems analysis and formalization have been applied.

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2023-04-18
How to Cite
Davydenko, D., Palkova, K., & Shpak, Y. (2023). Significance of Open Educational Resources for Forensic Expert Training. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics, 29(4), 124-133. https://doi.org/10.32353/khrife.4.2022.06