Implementation of Blended Learning in the Process of Forming Professional Identity of Students Studying in the Field of Psychology

Digitalization is an information technology revolution; a paradigm shift that affects the entire life of an individual. For educational organizations, digitalization changes the conditions of learning and interaction between students and faculty. Psychological education, being one of such structures, faces difficulties in connection with this transformation of the educational system. The article considers the educational opportunities of higher education institutions in the modern world, describing such forms of education as traditional, distance and blended. The response to the rapid development of educational technologies is blended learning, which is a growing trend in modern higher education. The search for flexible learning opportunities and the formation of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities has led to the active introduction of digital technologies into the educational process. For students of the psychological direction, the formation of professional identity is an integral part of education in higher education and is due to a number of factors. This theoretical review considers the factors influencing the formation of professional identity of a future specialist in the context of blended learning, as well as the influence of teachers and the educational environment on psychology students. The conclusion is that the presence of role models and the ability of students to reflect, understand their capabilities and improve their skills play a key role in the formation of the professional identity of a psychologist. The conclusion notes the value of a blended form of learning, which forms broader and new knowledge; ensures the availability of information and the application of digital skills in real life, as well as the ability to integrate them into professional activities.