Problems of formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core training directions

Introduction . The article substantiates the relevance and feasibility of studying the problems of formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core areas of training. The need to find ways to effectively and efficiently manage the formation and development of digital competencies of future specialists is emphasized. Purpose setting . The purpose of the study is to analyze the problems of formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core areas of professional training. Methodology and methods of the stud y. The methodological basis was an integrative approach to understanding the processes and results of the formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core areas of professional training, conceptual provisions and principles of competency- based and personal-activity approaches. The leading research methods are theoretical analysis and synthesis of research results on the problems of formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core areas of training, of conditions and measures to intensify and optimize the processes and results of professional education in the context of the formation and development of digital literacy of students, to highlight the conditions and measures to support the development of digital literacy of students of non-core specialties. Results . The author summarizes the results of research into the conditions and factors for the formation and development of digital literacy among university students in non-core areas of training. The importance and promise of systematic, holistic work in the context of the formation and development of digital literacy of university students in non-core areas of training is noted: creating conditions and taking a system of steps to ensure the achievement of digital literacy of future specialists. Conclusion . The results of the scientific research carried out and the presented conclusions expand pedagogical knowledge about the theory and methodology of vocational training in the specific conditions of the modern educational environment: its intensive and consistent digitalization, stratification and individualization. Based on the conducted research, we can conclude that it is necessary to emphasize students’ understanding that digital competencies can help him solve and prevent a number of important problems in his life, starting with problems of professional demand and competence and ending with problems of general self-realization and self-actualization. The prospects of the study are related to the need to further search for effective and efficient models for the formation and development of digital literacy of future specialists.