Innovative pedagogical technologies using digital tools for master students of specialty A3 “Primary Education”

The proposed article examines the key aspects of innovative pedagogical technologies with the use of digital tools in the training of master’s students majoring in A3 “Primary Education”. The relevance of the study is due to the rapid development of information and communication technologies and their irreversible impact on the educational process. A modern primary school teacher should not only have subject knowledge but also be ready to effectively use digital resources to improve the quality of learning, develop critical thinking and foster students’ creativity. It has been determined that today the formation of information and digital competence in master’s degree students is coming to the fore, because the use of ICT will require the formation of a new educational paradigm. The article provides information on an empirical study of primary school practitioners regarding their readiness and ability to use innovative digital technologies in their professional activities. Among the most actively used technologies are adaptive learning, blended learning, virtual and augmented reality, gamification, project activities, AI and collaboration using digital tools. It is emphasized that the introduction of these technologies will contribute to the development of not only digital competencies, but also pedagogical skills, creativity, ability to self-development and continuous updating of knowledge in master’s students. The benefits of using digital tools for stimulating learning motivation, individualizing educational trajectories, and developing collaboration skills are discussed, along with a concurrent assessment of the risks of their use. The results of the study indicate a significant increase in the effectiveness of master’s students’ training, their readiness for innovative pedagogical activities in the context of the digitalization of primary education. The proposed research is a valuable resource for teachers of higher education institutions, researchers, graduate students and anyone interested in innovations in pedagogy and digital transformations in education.