Competence Of Future Teachers Research Articles

Future teachers’ reflections on mathematical errors made in their teaching practice

AbstractThis study answers the following research questions: 1) What types of mathematical errors do future teachers identify when they reflect on their practice? and 2) Which levels of development of the didactic suitability assessment competence for the “errors” component can be inferred when they reflect on their practice? To answer these questions, we explain the Didactic Suitability Criteria construct and describe the associated training cycle structure in the theoretical and methodological framework sections. We followed a qualitative research methodology that mainly consists of thematic analysis. The study conducted allows finding inductive categories of types of mathematical errors, such as error in the task instructions, error of proposition, procedural error, error in the representation, error in the definition and error in the argument. It also enables establishing levels of development of the didactic suitability assessment competence of future teachers for the “errors” component. The main conclusion of this research is the importance of the context to decide what a mathematical error is. The need to further examine the notion of mathematical error in the training of future mathematics teachers is also stressed. Another conclusion is the development of a rubric that allows for more accurate and deeper reflections of future teachers on the errors made.

The model of tandem content and language integrated learning: Justification and evaluation of its effectiveness by education stakeholders

Introduction. The need to master a foreign language in the professional field of education is determined by contemporary challenges: the rapid growth of intercultural interaction, as well as the processes of globalization and informatization of education. The article examines the problem of using tandem content and language integrated learning focused on developing future teachers’ readiness and ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language in the professional environment. The purpose of the article is to propose the model of tandem content and language integrated learning and evaluate the effectiveness of its implementation in the process of developing foreign language professional communicative competence of future teachers. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted during 2020–2023 period. The sample included 86 students of 3–5 years majoring in Primary education and English as a Foreign language. The authors used the following research methods: theoretical and methodological analysis, comparison, interpretation, modeling, questionnaires, analysis and systematization of accumulated experience of tandem content and language integrated learning. Results. The main results consist in substantiating the model of tandem content and language integrated learning and in assessing the effectiveness of its implementation in the process of developing foreign language professional communicative competence of future teachers. The authors identified a mechanism of interaction between all education stakeholders in dynamic groups based on task level-differentiation within the framework of content and language integrated learning (CLIL). Conclusions. The study concludes that the model of tandem content and language integrated learning was substantiated and the effectiveness of its implementation in the process of developing foreign language professional communicative competence of future teachers was assessed.

Structural and Functional Concept of Formation of Interpretative Competence of Future Teachers of Choreography in the Process of Professional Training

The study characterized the structural and functional concept of the formation of interpretive competence of future teachers of choreography in the process of professional training, investigated the essence of definitions, “interpretation”, “competence”, and also proved that the effectiveness of the formation of the specified phenomenon depends on the teacher’s mastery of the method of compositional construction of a choreographic work, objectivity in the interpretation of works of choreographic art, the professional and practical experience of the interpreter, the intellectual and creative nature of the director’s activity, as well as the level of development of his artistic and creative thinking.

Болашақ арнайы педагогтардың инклюзивті құзыреттілігін қалыптастырудың психологиялық-педагогикалық негіздері

One of the main changes in the world educational practice is the formation of the term inclusion (integration) instead of the term integration (integration into a single whole). While Integration provides for the adaptation of the child to the requirements of the system, inclusion provides for the adaptation of the system to the needs of the child. At the same time, one of the problems that need to be solved when implementing the country's inclusive education system is the qualification of personnel and making changes in the process of training future teachers. Of particular importance is the problem of the formation of inclusive competence, of which professional competence is an integral part. To date, the problem of the formation of inclusive competence of future teachers has not been sufficiently studied in theoretical and practical aspects. The article analyzes scientific, psychological and pedagogical sources, where the psychological and pedagogical foundations of the formation of inclusive competence among future special teachers are considered. The analysis showed that the definition of the concept of «inclusive competence of future special teachers» is considered by various authors in psychological and pedagogical research and «inclusive competence» belongs to the category of professional competencies, which has its own structure. The structure of inclusive competence of future special educators refers to professional competencies and consists of certain components. Taking into account these components determines the success of the formation of inclusive competence among future special teachers.

Influence of information technologies on the process of forming competences of future teachers

The purpose of the study presented in this article is to examine the impact of information technology on the process of developing future teachers' competences and on teaching biology. Based on the data collected during interviews with 27 future biology teachers who used IT in their studies, five categories of IT impact on competence development were identified, namely: improving access to information, expanding learning opportunities, increasing the effectiveness of research activities, developing communication skills, ensuring continuous self-education; and three main categories of IT impact on students, namely: improving the quality of students' research competences, developing skills in analysing, reasoning, modelling, and solving.

Pedagogical heritage of ethnic values in the process of self-education

Modern ethno-pedagogical education is aimed at solving a number of problems: the entry of a future teacher, a university graduate into society, his productive adaptation and successful self-realization in a multicultural space; promoting the development of his professionalism and self-trait; ensuring the continuity of generations in the transmission of ethnic value system. This, in turn, requires the content filling of future teacher`s professional training by the formation of the professional and pedagogical self-educational competence of future teachers with special knowledge, that contributes to the professional and ethical development of his personality, the formation of ethno-pedagogical competence, his readiness for activities based on ethical norms of relationships in a particular ethno and a multicultural environment. Today, in public consciousness and activity, the human factor is justified as the determining factor in solving modern problems, and therefore the idea of a person's intrinsic value, the need to respect his personal dignity, spiritual experience, ethnicity, ethno-social role, rights to uniqueness, and to choose the path of cognition and life is discussed.

Mechanisms for the formation of empathic culture of students of pedagogical and medical universities

The relevance of this study is caused by the insufficient methodological development of the mechanisms and methods for the empathy formation among students of pedagogical and medical universities, which is an important professional competence of future teachers and doctors. The empathic culture of teachers and doctors is an integral part of the personal culture, a component of profession skill that requires purposeful formation and development. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate and experimentally test the mechanisms of formation of the empathic culture in students of pedagogical and medical universities. The main research method is based on the selected diagnostics: 1. The method of diagnosis of communicative control (M. Schneider); 2. Assessment program of non-verbal communication (A.M. Kuznetsova); 3. Methodology ‘Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale’ (A. Mehrabian, E. Epstein). Results. In the profession of a doctor and teacher, we have demonstrated that empathy is an important professional quality. The majority of students of pedagogical and medical universities showed average levels of empathic culture. Emotional and activity channels of empathy are more developed among teachers, and cognitive channels are more developed among physicians. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in the professional training of students of pedagogical and medical universities.

Building paths to success: a multilevel analysis of the effects of an emotional intelligence development program on the academic achievement of future teachers.

The situation generated by the recent pandemic has had several effects on education, one of them being the necessary but hasty efforts of teachers and students to adapt to the demands of a virtual classroom environment. Thus, it is essential to promote the development of digital competencies in future teachers, enabling them to create effective learning situations in the digital medium. Moreover, the European university curriculum includes a set of specific competencies (specific to each degree) and a series of generic competencies, many of which are related to emotional intelligence. Our work emerges from these specific premises and the more general need to develop emotional skills and learning abilities in virtual environments for future educators. The sample comprised 240 students in higher education, pursuing a bachelor's degree in education at the University of Alicante, Spain (68.3% were female and average age of the participants was 19.43 years SD = 4.127). Using a quasi-experimental design with pretests, posttests, and a control group, we present the effects of an online program aimed at improving the emotional skills and academic achievement of future teachers in higher education. In this study, a 30-h emotional intelligence training program was implemented. Since the student sample was grouped into different classes, we analyzed, using a generalized linear mixed-effects model, whether students who took the program showed a significant improvement in their academic achievement at the end of their studies, compared to those who did not take it. The findings show a significant improvement in the academic achievement at the end of the bachelor's degree studies of the students in the experimental group. These results open up a field of possibilities for the implementation of this type of training using virtual environments, enabling interventions to enhance the emotional development of the teaching staff (and, subsequently, in their students), develop their teaching careers adequately, and employ the ideal strategies to address educational programs. Looking ahead, the integration of emotional development programs that incorporate emerging technology into university curricula could enhance the preparation of educators profoundly and create adaptable learning environments for contemporary students.

Organizing activities for students of chemistry pedagogy to research according to the CDIO approach in Vietnam

A comprehensive educational framework is provided by the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) which is particularly relevant to engineering and applied sciences. This paper investigates the application of the CDIO approach in the field of chemistry pedagogy in Vietnam focusing on its adaptability to the current educational demands and its potential to enhance the competency of future teachers. The CDIO approach develops training curricula and output standards based on input from teachers, students, alumni and recruitment firms. This study uses the CDIO approach extensively with professional knowledge, social awareness and creative tendencies. The study involved a survey of 240 chemistry teachers and 242 students from various universities across Vietnam. Data were collected through online surveys using Google Forms and processed using SPSS software for statistical analysis. The research analyzed the alignment of practical teaching activities with CDIO standards and developed a framework for experimental practice competency. Findings indicated a robust implementation of the CDIO approach in chemistry pedagogy. In laboratory safety, experimental planning, execution and competence were high. The study shows that the CDIO strategy enhances professional competence and practical abilities in Vietnamese chemistry pedagogy students. It promotes collaboration and personal growth to meet changing educational needs. The CDIO approach could transform chemistry pedagogy in Vietnam suggesting science education reforms and capacity building.

Component-structural Model of Formation of Scientific Competence of Future Teachers of Choreography in the Process of Professional Training

In the article, the author investigated the essence of the definitions of “model”, “scientific competence”, “professional training”, theoretically justified, implemented and experimentally tested the model of the formation of scientific competence of future choreography teachers in the process of professional training. It is proved that the formation of scientific competence of future teachers of choreography is possible under appropriate conditions, which include principles, approaches, content, forms, methods, means, technologies, criteria, levels, and pedagogical conditions aimed at increasing the level of effectiveness of the formation of the specified phenomenon. The model of the formation of the scientific competence of future teachers of choreographic disciplines in the process of professional training should be considered as a sample concept.

Developing mechanisms for implementing the educational potential of subject training for future teachers

Introduction. With the return of upbringing to the global educational space, which is becoming virtual and highly uncertain, the problem of developing mechanisms for realizing the educational potential of subject training for future teachers is urgent. The study aims to scientifically substantiate and design such mechanisms. Materials and methods. The following research methods for theoretical and predictive substantiation of the problem were used: analysis of scientific literature on pedagogical problems; historical-structural, biographical, monographic methods; designing algorithms for implementing educational mechanisms. Results. The main directions of “launching” the aforementioned mechanisms were identified: selecting the subject material; improving the lesson structure; organizing communication and interaction. Two groups of mechanisms were presented: psychological and pedagogical (interiorization, motivational choice, stimulating emotional experiences and emotional saturation, pedagogical support for motivating future teachers to educational activities), and scientific and methodological (scientific support of subject training of the future teacher by modeling pedagogical conditions, pedagogical training laboratory, introducing pedagogical training principles, stimulating forms of independence and activity of the future teacher in subject training and in organizing practices). Conclusion. The data obtained can be used to design and implement the educational potential of subject training for future teachers. Thus, education at a pedagogical university will be aimed at ensuring the professional competence of future teachers in a set of interrelated elements that allow practical implementation of the planned set of teacher actions focused on social activity, self-knowledge, and positive activities in studying disciplines related to personnel training.

FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF LABOR EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY BY MEANS OF UPCYCLING TECHNOLOGY

The article is devoted to the problem of the formation of professional competences of future teachers of labor education and technology by means of upcycling technology in the process of designing eco-bags. The project activity is aimed at the development of critical thinking, reflects the pedagogical process as a system based on the theory of universal human values, humanization, a person-oriented approach, the priority of subject-subject relations, and is effective in shaping the personality of future teachers. The main features of the process of designing eco-bags using upcycling technology are determined - interdisciplinary, communicative and dynamism through the use of information services of social networks, environmental friendliness under the conditions of recycling of secondary raw materials; creative project and practical activity. The working hypothesis was accepted that the professional competences and creative abilities of the future teacher of labor education and technology are formed under certain conditions of project activity on upcycling: structuring of the project and stages of project activity; definition of educational and educational goals and tasks; implementation of an integrated program of technological activity; development of a criterion basis for determining the levels of educational achievements of education seekers for the implementation of eco-bag projects; development of information-subject and materialtechnical support of the educational process; modeling of systems of interdisciplinary connections of technologies with natural, mathematical and graphic knowledge; cooperation of teachers of subjects of general and professional training cycles regarding the content, organization of training, improvement of educational and methodological and software training of technologies of processing of secondary raw materials. In the study of the problem, methods of theoretical and empirical research were used: analysis and synthesis to clarify the main concepts and categories of professional training of future teachers of labor education and technology; study of psychological-pedagogical and scientific-methodological literature and advanced pedagogical experience on the problems of learning technologies in institutions of higher education; distinguishing regularities and formulating conclusions from the investigated problem. A three-stage pedagogical experiment was conducted at Mykhailo Kotsyubynskyi State Pedagogical University of Vinnytsia (Ukraine) (2020-2023): ascertaining experiment - a preliminary slice of knowledge (levels of formed professional competences of future teachers were determined); a formative experiment - the organization of teaching the technologies of making eco-bags by the upcycling method with the involvement of information arrays of the Pinterest social network and the formulation of pedagogical conditions of the project activity); control and generalization stage – analysis, processing of research results using statistical methods, formulation of theoretical-experimental conclusions and recommendations.

Development of the creative potential of future teachers based on smart education

Relevance. In the modern world, education is undergoing a digital revolution, and smart technologies are becoming increasingly important in the educational process. Future educators need to be ready to effectively use these technologies to enrich the learning experience and teach their future students with the help of creative thinking and other teaching skills, which is relevant today. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to investigate and discuss methods and strategies aimed at developing creative skills and competencies of future teachers using smart technologies in the educational process. Methodology. The paper uses the method of analysis, systematisation, and generalisation. Results. It was found that the use of smart technologies in education contributes to a significant increase in the level of creativity of future teachers. Smart technologies enrich the educational experience by providing teachers with new tools and resources to develop their creative skills and abilities, which, in turn, can positively affect the quality of education that future teachers will provide to their students. The paper examines how modern smart technologies can be successfully integrated into the curricula and how they can become tools for stimulating creativity in future teachers. The study also examined the paradigm of smart education and its constituent elements. Conclusions. The study revealed that modern smart education significantly contributes to the development of creative skills of future teachers due to access to modern technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, blockchain, and others that create interactive and exciting educational environments, focusing on interactivity and collaboration. A survey of students was conducted on how they feel about smart education and their willingness to use it to develop creativity in the educational process and future professional activities. The results of the study can help educational institutions and teachers optimise learning processes using smart technologies focused on the development of creativity in future teachers.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN IMPROVING THE ASSESSMENT COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS

This article discusses effective innovative technologies and their importance in improving the assessment competence of future teachers.

Analysis of self-perceived digital competences in future educators: A study at the university of Granada

Digital competence is a key aspect to be taken into account in training at all stages. It is especially necessary to emphasize higher education stages and specifically on initial teacher training, as future teachers have the responsibility to promote these competencies and to be the first to introduce them into their programs. However, for this to happen, they must have previously established a framework of reference on which to train in digital competence, and they must be prepared to transmit this knowledge in this context that framework is DigCompEdu. For this reason, in the present research a correlational study is carried out with a retrospective ex-post-facto design to analyse the digital competencies of future teachers in the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Granada.The main results of the research carried out are that the self-perceived digital competence varies according to the sex of the students, being more positive in the case of men, while other factors such as the course or degree do not have a significant relevance. However, the majority of students at the Faculty of Education of the University of Granada have a self-assessed level of B1 as their level of digital competence, which is insufficient for transmission to future generations. This is also maintained because, according to the students, spaces, and training related to this aspect are not generated, although there are disparities according to the degree of this thinking.

ESD action competencies of future teachers: self-perception and competence profile analysis

Purpose This study aims to analyse the self-perception of future secondary school teachers (FTs) of biology about their education for sustainable development (ESD) competencies and evaluate the competence profile they develop in their educational proposals. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methodological approach was used to analyse 162 FTs’ ESD action competencies as proposed by UNECE. Firstly, a six-point Likert-type scale questionnaire is used to explore their self-perception of the level of acquisition of these competencies. Then, a rubric is applied to analyse the competence profile when designing educational proposals to address socio-environmental issues related to consumption and waste generation. Besides descriptive analysis, inferential statistics were used to assess the significance of the differences detected between the competencies. Findings FTs self-perceive a partial acquisition of ESD action competencies, in line with their competence profile. Where they recognise and show significant difficulties is in assessing learning outcomes in terms of changes and achievements. Similarly, their best perception and competence profile is achieved in the approach to contextualised situations in the students’ lives. There are also some discrepancies between their perception and their profile. In particular, FTs regard themselves as very competent in considering different dimensions and perspectives of the issues, but this is precisely where they reveal a lower competence profile. Originality/value This study applies a fully replicable rubric for the assessment of teachers’ ESD competencies when designing proposals to address socio-environmental issues. This assessment allows one to approach the sustainability competencies that they will promote in their classrooms.

Challenges and opportunities for the development of future teachers’ professional competence in Latvia

In the 21st century, characterized by the continual evolution of education and new educational needs being raised and demanded, teachers’ professional competence encounters a series of challenges. In the context of Latvian education, it is highly significant to enhance the professional competence of future teachers and adapt it according to real-world challenges and opportunities. The professional competence of future teachers encounters challenges ranging from adapting to technological advancements to fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse groups of students. In this research mixed method approach is applied, quantitative data from the self-evaluation instrument developed through the project “Development and Implementation of the Education Quality Monitoring System” (2nd round) and qualitative data from focus group discussions with education stakeholders are employed to analyze the challenges and opportunities for the development of future teachers’ professional competence. Based on the analysis, challenges for the enhancement of future teachers’ professional competence were identified at both institutional and individual levels among those strengthening schools as learning organizations and fostering open mindset toward change. By shedding light on these challenges and opportunities, this study contributes to the broader discourse on teachers’ preparation and continuous development, ensuring their readiness to navigate the multifaceted landscape of modern education effectively.

Competências digitais dos futuros professores do ensino pré-escolar e do ensino básico: um estudo de comparações múltiplas

Digital competence is an essential element for the initial training of teachers, as it allows them to integrate digital technologies into their teaching practice. Therefore, the purposes of this study were: (1) to know the self-perceived level of future teachers of Primary Education and Early Childhood Education regarding their digital competences; (2) to compare if there are significant differences in the digital competences between the future teachers of both educational stages; and (3) to identify if there are significant differences in the competences of the future teachers between the different academic courses of the educational degree, for each educational degree. To achieve the objectives, a non-experimental ex post facto study was carried out with a sample of 897 students from the Infant and Primary degrees. The results showed that future teachers have a medium-high self-perceived level of digital competence in both educational degrees, finding significant differences between future teachers of Early Childhood Education and Primary Education, being the latter those who obtained higher scores. For future teachers of the Early Childhood Education stage, significant differences were found between the students of the first and fourth year, while for those of Primary Education, differences were found between all the academic courses, except between the third and fourth. These results suggest that initial teacher training should focus on the development of the digital competences of future teachers, with special attention to the first academic courses.

Personality development of the future teacher through the formation of stem competences

The article reveals the specifics of training future teachers for educational activities through the formation of STEM competencies. The article deals with the topical issue of personality development of the future teacher using the STEM approach to the education process. The article examines the influence of the formation of STEM competences on the professional readiness of teachers for modern challenges. The key aspects of the process of forming STEM competencies in the future teacher are highlighted, such as the integration of science, technology, the natural-scientific picture of the world, worldview positions using a transdisciplinary approach to the educational process, promoting the development of critical thinking and creative skills of future teachers. The study points to the importance of considering STEM competencies for the training of future teachers, ensuring their successful integration into the educational environment. In the system of training future teachers, an important aspect is the readiness to work in the conditions of modern realities of educational challenges. That is why the development of STEM competencies in future teachers is an integral part of the modern educational paradigm. By ensuring the integration of science, technology, and life values into the educational process, the training of future teachers becomes more adaptable to the requirements of modern society and real life. This approach contributes to the formation of critical thinking, creative abilities and readiness for the challenges of the modern educational environment in future teachers.

Formation of Ukrainian phonetics and its teaching methods in educational institutions

The article analyzes the genesis of the phonetic system of the Ukrainian language, the methods of its teaching, substantiates the significance of the historical processes of the formation of phonetics in the formation of professional competences of future teachers of Ukrainian literature. It was found that the more productive stages of the study of the phonetics of the Ukrainian language, the methods of its teaching in educational institutions were: the borderlands of the 19th-20th centuries; 20s-30s of the 20th century; times of independence of Ukraine. Approaches, methods, technologies of teaching phonetics are traced. The periods of the origin of the language, which are hypothetically oriented by linguists on chronological aspects, are visualized. The approaches and principles on the basis of which the formation of phonetics and phonetic linguistic didactics of the Ukrainian language took place were studied: retrospective, historical, sustainable development, dynamic, "membership of the body of knowledge" (according to K. Tyshchenko). The oldest sound changes described by M. Zhovtobryukh in the monograph "History of the Ukrainian language" were analyzed and summarized. Phonetics". The results of the analysis are presented as a phonetic case "Facts from the history of native language phonetics: the oldest sound changes, their national uniqueness."