NON-CLASSICAI IDEAS  IN THE CONTEMPORARY GENERAL PHYSICS COURS

Evolution of the general physics course in the last century is analyzed. The content and methodological characteristics of text-books on physics popular at the beginning of XX century are presented. It is shown that dramatic rise of non-classical physics was followed by transition from inductive-historical to deductive-theoretical education paradigm. Contemporary general physics courses are in fact dictionary-reference books for students who want to prepare for central testing. Some ways to overcome negative tendencies in physics teaching are discussed.