The article discusses the topical issue of developing the research abilities of primary and high school students in the context of implementing a conceptual pedagogical model aimed at training physics teachers. The article analyzes the development of physical education and the possibilities of using information and communication technologies to achieve didactic goals, in particular the use of ICT tools, computer equipment, digital and cloud technologies, digital measuring complexes and systems, electronic resources, STEM technologies, and others. It is analyzed and found that «e-learning» is becoming an increasingly important component of the higher education system due to innovative technologies that expand its scope and significance. This leads to the introduction of a hybrid model of education, where the main emphasis is on e-learning, and traditional learning is gradually decreasing. In this regard, the article proposes a methodological system for the development of information and communication competencies in students studying physics in pedagogical institutions of higher education. The main purpose of this system is to develop methodological competencies of future physics teachers. Among the functions of the system are methodological, which promotes the use of professional concepts and theoretical knowledge of physics in the educational process; professionally oriented, which implements the content of physical knowledge in the practical side of learning; integrative, which promotes a systematic understanding of physical aspects; developmental, aimed at developing students' thinking, activity and creativity; prognostic, which focuses on the further development of the methodological system. The article proposes the content of the methodological system, which takes into account the content components of general physics, theoretical physics, methods of teaching physics and special courses. The possibility and feasibility of implementing the developed methodological system in the educational process, taking into account pedagogical, organizational and methodological conditions, are discussed.