MODERN DIGITAL TOOLS AS A MEANS OF MOTIVATING FUTURE TEACHERS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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https://doi.org/10.28925/2414-0325.2025.183Keywords:
digital tools, teacher education, motivation, scientific research, research competence, digitalization of educationAbstract
The article explores the impact of modern digital tools on the motivation of higher education students in pedagogical fields to engage in scientific research. In the context of the digitalization of education and the transformation of traditional educational approaches, the relevance of integrating information and communication technologies into the process of preparing future educators is revealed. The study analyzes demotivating factors that complicate the research activities and scientific writing process for higher education students. The most common barriers include difficulties with searching and processing scientific information, formatting text and bibliographies according to academic writing standards, creating visualizations of results, translating foreign sources, and choosing relevant topics.
The study, conducted during 2023–2024 at Kherson State University, involved 159 participants (bachelor’s and master’s students) from the fields of “Preschool Education,” “Primary Education,” and “Special Education.” Based on the survey, three main groups of digital tools that contribute to students' scientific activity were identified: tools for literature search and bibliographic management; tools for idea generation, research structuring, and text processing; and tools for visualizing research results.
The results of the study showed an increased interest in scientific activity among the respondents, enhanced confidence in research skills, greater readiness to participate in scientific events, and a reduction in difficulties that demotivate students from engaging in research activities. The article highlights not only the potential of digital technologies but also the methodological foundations for their implementation to increase motivation for scientific work.
The study’s findings may be useful for educators, academic supervisors, curriculum developers, and anyone interested in effectively combining digital tools and pedagogical science. The results confirm that the use of digital technologies contributes to the efficiency of scientific work, the removal of key barriers, and the development of research competence in future educators, positively impacting their motivation to engage in scientific research.
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