Preparation of future masters of primary education for digitalization of the educational process: challenges and prospects

Abstract

The article considers the current problem of training future masters of primary education
for the digitalization of the educational process in the conditions of the rapid development of digital technologies
and the transformation of the educational environment. The relevance of the study is due to the growing
requirements for the level of digital competence of a modern teacher, the need to integrate digital technologies
into the professional activities of primary school teachers, and the insufficient development of theoretical and
methodological principles for training masters to work in the conditions of digitalization of education.
The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate the features of training future masters of primary
education for the digitalization of the educational process, identify the main challenges and prospects of this
process, as well as clarify the essence and structure of their readiness to use digital technologies in professional
activities.
The study used a set of theoretical methods, in particular, analysis, generalization, systematization of scientific
sources, comparison of approaches to determining digital competence and modeling the structure of readiness
of future teachers for the digitalization of the educational process.
As a result of the study, the essence of the concept of “readiness of future masters of primary education
for the digitalization of the educational process” as an integrative professional and personal characteristic that
ensures the effective use of digital technologies in pedagogical activity was clarified. Its structure was determined,
which includes motivational and value, cognitive, activity-operational and reflective-evaluative components.
Pedagogical approaches to the formation of digital competence were substantiated, in particular, competencebased,
activity-based, personally oriented, systemic and innovative. The main challenges in the training of future
teachers were identified, including an insufficient level of practical training, the need to update the content
of education and adapt to rapid technological changes. The conclusions emphasized that effective training
of future masters of primary education for the digitalization of the educational process is possible provided that
digital technologies are integrated into professional training, the creation of a digital educational environment
and the implementation of modern pedagogical approaches. Prospects for further research are related
to the development of models for training masters for the digitalization of education and the introduction
of innovative technologies into the educational process.