The Impact of Pedagogical Approaches for Forming Digital Competence in Students

Aigul Medeshova, Nurya Adelbaeva, Alman Kushekkaliev, Saule Akimova, Gulnar Khazhgaliyeva, Lyazzat Ramazanova and Аkmaral Kassymova

The digital revolution in education has fundamentally transformed teaching methods in higher education. Fostering students' digital competencies is vital for equipping them with the skills needed in our rapidly evolving technological landscape. This article focuses on formulating effective pedagogical strategies and methods for enhancing the digital competence of part-time students. It aims to provide measurable outcomes in terms of students' improved digital skills. The methodology developed combines traditional and digital teaching methods and underscores the teacher's pivotal role in its implementation, clarifying the concept of "digital competence." Employing specific quantitative and empirical research methods, ensures the methodological rigor of this study. The resulting methodology is designed to establish a digital ecosystem within higher education, enabling students to thrive in the digital age and contributing to the broader academic discourse on digital competence.

Funding Statement This research is conducted as a part of AP14872018 “Part-time study in the context of digitalization of professional education” project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan on scientific and scientific-technical projects.

Reference to the article: Medeshova, A., Adelbaeva, N., Kushekkaliev, A., Akimova, S., Khazhgaliyeva, G., Ramazanova, L., & Kassymova, А. (2024). The impact of pedagogical approaches for forming digital competence in students. Qubahan Academic Journal, 4(4), 374-382. https://journal.qubahan.com/index.php/qaj/article/view/1023