The article deals with the research results based on the methodology of the feasibility and efficacy of the method of mind maps in correctional educational institutions that have some specific characteristics and learning difficulties of the students. The prospects and efficacy of its application in the educational process are proved. It is shown that the mind map methodis equally well suited for teaching different age groups of children in various disciplines.

The article deals with the prospects, potential and features of the useof intellectual cards as the efficient innovational instrument of pedagogic techniques of a modern teacher. The authors give the detailed description of the aspects of the use of intellectual cards aimed at making the educational process efficient and developing the key competences of pupils.