Development of digital literacy of a future educational psychologist in the process of professional training

Issue 56, 2024

Yerkenaz Abdizhadil, Kuanysh Moldassan, Anar Tekesbayeva, Aiym Massimbayeva, Ardak Sembayeva

Received 04.02.2024, Revised 21.04.2024, Accepted 13.05.2024

https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/56.2024.132eh6

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of the study is determined by the rapid digitalisation of society, which puts forward the need to revise educational programmes to train multifunctional specialists in the educational field who are able to use digital tools in their professional activities, and productively interact with the “digital generation” of students.

Purpose. The purpose of the research is to find effective pedagogical strategies for the development of digital literacy among future specialists.

Methodology. The study employed a qualitative combination of causal analysis, induction, and synthesis to examine modern approaches to digital literacy development. A pedagogical experiment was conducted, utilizing survey methods and control groups to assess students' digital literacy levels. This experiment also aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogical strategies in cultivating digital skills among future specialists.

Results. Consideration of the theoretical basis for the research problem showed that the digital literacy of an educational psychologist is based on the ability to implement their knowledge of digital technologies and resources in professional activities. In the course of the study, the importance of an innovative approach in the development of digital literacy of students during their studies at the university was argued. In addition, the analysed modern research on digital literacy in the educational sphere helped to identify current problems affecting the quality of development of students’ digital competencies. In this regard, an elective special course was developed and introduced into the educational programme.

Conclusions. The study showed that integrating innovative methods and digital technologies in educational psychologists' training significantly improves their digital literacy and professional competencies, as demonstrated by experimental group outcomes.

Keywords: innovation; educational strategy; information competencies; differentiated approach; communication skills

Suggested citation

Abdizhadil Y, Moldassan K, Tekesbayeva A, Massimbayeva A, Sembayeva A. Development of digital literacy of a future educational psychologist in the process of professional training. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(56):1326-1338. DOI: 10.54919/physics/56.2024.132eh6

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