DIGITAL COMPETENCE IS A DETERMINANT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS OF A FUTURE PHYSICS TEACHER IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION

Abstract

The article analyzes the impact of the development of digital competence of a future physics teacher on further professional growth. It is emphasized that modern physics today uses a considerable range of teaching aids, in particular: special models, virtual laboratories, simulation environments, digital devices, sensors, interactive demonstrations, as well as measurement automation tools. The purpose of the study is outlined, which involves theoretical substantiation and empirical confirmation of the significance of digital competence as a key factor in the professional success of a future physics teacher in the conditions of digitalization of the educational environment, to outline effective approaches to its formation within the framework of pedagogical education. The structure of the digital competence of a future physics teacher is illustrated, represented by informational-communicative, instrumental-technological, methodological, media-analytical, creative-productive, security-ethical-digital components. The end-to-end formation of digital competence of a future physics teacher is presented through the prism of formal and informal education, as well as pedagogical practice. The influence of digital competence on such components of the professional activity of a physics teacher as the learning environment, teaching methodology, assessment and interaction with students is revealed. The significance of the fact that the use of PhET, Algodoo, Tinkercad platforms, as well as online collaboration tools (Padlet, Miro) allows the teacher to develop individualized learning trajectories, differentiate tasks and embed formative assessment at all stages of the educational process is highlighted. It is generalized that digital competence is a key factor in the professional success of a future physics teacher in the context of the digitalization of education, since it is based on the development of creative thinking and activity in the applied implementation of innovations.