Currently, due to the new educational paradigm (concept) the priority goal is to focus on the development of activity and independence personality in the learning process. What is meant by active learning methods? There is no unambiguous definition of this concept because any training involves any training assumes a certain degree of activity on the part of the student because without it training simply impossible. But the degree of this activity can be different. In general, under active learning methods are understood as methods that implement the installation of a large activity of the student in the learning process, in contrast to the so-called, traditional methods in which the student is more passive.

A more specific definition of this concept is as follows. Active learning methods are those which allow students in a shorter time and with less effort mastering of knowledge and skills through conscious formation in them the necessary activities. It is the independent purposeful activity of the student and should be considered as an activity of the individual.
Inclusion of active methods in the educational process stimulates cognitive activity of students, strengthens their interest and motivation, and develops the ability to independent learning. It has been noted, for example, that when the material is presented in lectures information is absorbed no more than 20%, while in a business game – up to 90%.