THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

Аннотация

This article analyzes the importance of modern information technologies in the primary education system, especially their role in improving the professional competence of teachers. It also considers ways to enhance pedagogical activities, create an interactive learning environment, and boost the quality of education through the effective use of information and communication technologies. Keywords:information technology, primary education, teacher, professional competence, digital skills,professional qualification. Today, the demands put on the education system are increasing day by day. Particularly, the professional training, knowledge and skills of teachers working in primary education, and the level of mastery of modern technologies are crucial. At the same time, the use of information and communication technologies is an important tool in improving the professional competence ofprimary education teachers. Professional competence is understood as a set of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a teacher to efficiently carry out his or her activities. The competence of a primary education teacherincludes following parts: -didacticand methodological knowledge; -psychological and pedagogical preparation; -communication skills; -abilityto useICT. Professional competence is a combination of a teacher's theoretical knowledge, practical and pedagogical skills and the ability to use modern technologies. A primary education teacher shouldbe professional inthe following areas: Pedagogical competence - understanding the content of education, lesson planning, class management; Methodological competence -appropriate useof various methods and techniques; Technological competence -usingICT tools intheeducational process; Communicative competence - effective communication with students, parents and colleagues. Primary school students can use IT effectively in all subjects. Starting from the 2023- 2024 academic year, primary school teachers began teaching the subject “Informatics and page456 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue05,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai Information Technologies” from the first grade in general secondary schools. This has led to an important increase in the professional competence of primary school teachers, aimed at developing the logical thinking of students. The use of interactive games in 1st grade computer science lessons is very effective. Students perform various practical tasks on computers. It is advisable to use various didactic materials for primary school students, using visualaids, practical exercises andinteresting games. Information technologies for primary education teachers serve the professional growth ofteachers in thefollowing areas: -Free access to educational resources: Increase of the opportunity to independently study methodologicalmaterials through electroniclibraries and onlineplatforms -Distance learning and qualification: Through online courses, teachers can work on themselves regardless of timeand place. -Organization of interactive lessons: With the help of multimedia tools, students' interest in thelesson can beenhanced. -The possibility of reflection and analysis: It becomes easier to quickly analyze the results ofthelesson through electronicjournals and test systems. It is advisable for primary education teachers to use the following ways to improve theirprofessional competence: -Organize regular training in ICT: Introducing teachers to new programs based on practical exercises. -Maintain electronic portfolios: Digitizing teacher achievements, lesson plans, and project activities. -Use virtual collaboration platforms: Establishing an exchange of experience between teachers. -Participate in open online courses (MOOC, Coursera, EdX, etc.): Opportunity to gain best experiencefrom around theworld. Most teachers face technical or methodological challenges in using information technologies. The main reasons for this are the lack of appropriate qualifications, limited technical devices, or poor motivation. To overcome such problems, the followings are recommended: -organizing practical seminars andtrainings regularly; -improvingtechnical equipmentsinschools; -popularizingthe experienceof advancedteachers; -creating special guides and methodologies onICT. page457 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue05,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai The development of the professional competence of a teacher in the modern educational process is one of the important tasks. The rational use of information technologies serves not only the teacher's work on himself, but also the high-quality organization of the educational process. That is why, it is necessary to establish a systematic approach to improving the ICT literacy of primar