"EFFECTIVE MECHANISMS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' SOCIO-ETHICAL COMPETENCIES: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES"

This article explores the issue of developing socio-moral competences among students. It analyzes the theoretical foundations, practical mechanisms, and ways to enhance the effectiveness of fostering these competences. The study emphasizes the significance of socio-moral competences in the context of globalization, digital transformation, and rapid social change. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach that includes observation, questionnaires, interviews, testing, and experimental trials. The findings highlight interactive teaching methods, the personal example of educators, students’ involvement in social activities, and the cultivation of digital ethics culture as key factors in developing socio-moral competences. The paper presents specific conclusions regarding the challenges and opportunities of developing such competences in higher education. It stresses the necessity of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical life situations.