THE TASKS OF DIDACTIC GAMES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL STUDENTS’ PICTORIAL ACTIVITIES

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Arzayim Kalmurzaevna Utambetova

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Didactic games are an increasingly important pedagogical tool in higher medical education. They encourage creativity, enhance clinical visualization skills, and strengthen communication among future healthcare professionals. This article explores the main tasks and functions of didactic games in developing medical students’ pictorial activities—activities that rely on visual perception, interpretation, and the creation of medical images and diagrams. The analysis emphasizes their pedagogical significance, structure, and outcomes for professional development.

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