PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHERS USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF BLENDED LEARNING

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of using digital technologies (a massive open online course (MOOC) and an electronic textbook) in the professional training of students enrolled in the educational program “Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education” within a blended learning format. The relevance of the study is driven by the transformation of the educational environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the widespread adoption of blended learning models. The methodological framework of the study included the systematization of scientific literature, theoretical and content analysis, observation, comparative and statistical methods, as well as testing. The use of this comprehensive methodological toolkit ensured an objective assessment of the effectiveness of digital educational tools. The experimental pedagogical work was carried out at the Margulan University and involved 92 full-time students. At the final stage of the study, it was found that the purposeful integration of the MOOC and electronic textbook contributed to the systematic assimilation of theoretical knowledge and fostered the development of pedagogical skills essential for the successful implementation of blended learning. The practical relevance of the research lies in the development and empirical validation of effective digital tools, the integration of which into the educational process enhances the quality of teacher training in a blended learning context