CIVILIZATIONAL PRECONDITIONS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATION DIGITALIZATION

Abstract

The article highlights the relevance of modernizing the professional training of future foreign language teachers in the context of the digitalization of education and the growing requirements for the use of digital technologies in pedagogical practice. An analysis of scientific research and publications devoted to the transformation of foreign language teacher education under the influence of information and digital changes, the development of digital educational environments, and the redefinition of the teacher’s role in the contemporary educational process has been carried out. The importance of digital technologies as a key tool for organizing foreign language learning is identified, as they ensure effective intercultural communication in both virtual and real educational environments.

The key activity-based components of methodological readiness of future foreign language teachers to use digital technologies in their professional practice are defined. It is summarized that, in a broad sense, this refers to the ability to work with digital information using computers and communication tools, as well as the teacher’s ability to organize participants of the educational process based on resources and services of the digital educational environment and digital communication equipment. This implies mastery of methods for preparing didactic and instructional materials, as well as knowledge of a specific set of digital tools and services, including verified digital educational content and educational platforms.

The role of digitalization in transforming the content and methods of foreign language teaching is revealed, particularly through the use of digital resources, platforms, telecommunication tools, multimedia technologies, and modern online instruments. The civilizational prerequisites for the modernization of professional training of future foreign language teachers are identified, including: the digitalization of education as a global trend in contemporary society; informatization and technologization of the educational process; globalization and the expansion of international communication and intercultural interaction; the development of digital educational platforms, resources, and electronic learning environments; the transformation of the foreign language teacher’s role into that of an organizer of a digitally oriented educational environment; increasing requirements for ICT competence and methodological readiness of teachers; the active implementation of multimedia technologies, artificial intelligence, virtual and distance interaction tools in education; and the necessity of providing access to authentic foreign language materials through digital resources and telecommunication technologies. It is generalized that effective training of future foreign language teachers in the context of digitalization requires a systematic renewal of educational content and a focus on developing readiness to use digital technologies in professional activity.