Formation of the readiness of future primary school teachers to master interactive teaching aids
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Keywords

interactive learning, interactive digital tools (IDTs), pre-service teacher training, primary education, digital competence, pedagogical practice, electronic educational resources

Abstract

This study examines the content and structural components of a specialized training course developed and piloted to prepare future primary school teachers for the mastery of interactive digital tools (IDTs). The relevance of the study is grounded in the necessity of enhancing the professional readiness of future educators to utilize innovative technologies within the context of the digitalization of education. During the experiment, methods and pedagogical aspects of integrating modern digital platforms - such as electronic textbooks, Kahoot, Padlet, LearningApps, and BilimLand-into the primary school educational process were scrutinized. The research design is based on a quasi-experimental method, employing pre-test and post-test questionnaires to determine the participants' proficiency level in using IDTs. Statistical analysis results demonstrated that the proportion of students who considered themselves "completely ready" rose from 20% to 40%, while the experimental group's average score increased from 64.3 to 82.6 at a statistically significant level ($p < 0,01$; $t = 4.71$). Furthermore, the study identified key technical (35%) and pedagogical (30%) barriers encountered by students and developed specific practical recommendations to address them. The research findings confirm the high efficiency of the developed training course in fostering the digital competence of future teachers. The data obtained contribute significantly to refining the methodological framework of digital pedagogy and updating the professional skills of future specialists in accordance with modern educational requirements.

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