DIGITAL TOOLS FOR IMPROVING THE AESTHETIC COMPETENCE OF HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES ; ЦИФРОВІ ІНСТРУМЕНТИ ДЛЯ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ЕСТЕТИЧНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ: ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ТА ВИКЛИКИ

The research emphasized the importance of developing aesthetic competence, which fosters a deep understanding of cultural and artistic traditions and cultivates high aesthetic values. The aim of the study was to identify the prospects of using digital tools to enhance the aesthetic competence of future educators. It was determined that in Ukraine, digital educational tools, both international and local, play a significant role in the development of activity aspects of aesthetic education, as these tools help improve aesthetic design, methodological competence, cultural adaptation, innovation in creativity, and communicative skills. It has been proven that digital technologies play a crucial role not only in the general educational process but also in the specific preparation of future educators, particularly in shaping and enhancing their aesthetic competence. Analysis of various components of aesthetic competence revealed that the integration of digital tools can greatly enrich the learning process. Digital platforms such as Google Arts & Culture, Pinterest, Behance, Duolingo, Medium, Instagram, Tinkercad, Headspace, Coursera, Khan Academy, TED-Ed, Artstor, Canva, Google Scholar, Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom, Reflectly, and Trello have been identified as effective means for developing motivational-value, personal, cognitive, and reflective aspects of aesthetic competence. These tools contribute to expanding knowledge of aesthetics, enhancing analytical skills, forming a holistic worldview, developing aesthetic literacy, as well as motivating self-improvement, creative thinking, and emotional openness. Moreover, they assist in refining skills in aesthetic design, scientific research, cultural adaptation, and creative use of technologies, while also supporting the development of communication skills in the digital environment. As a result of the research, it was determined that the integration of digital technologies into the educational process of future educators not only promotes the in-depth study of ...