MECHANISMS FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Keywords:
digital learning resources; vocational education; professional competence; UNESCO-ISCED; DigCompEdu; digital pedagogy.Abstract
This article proposes a five-stage model aimed at developing professional competencies in vocational education institutions through digital textbooks, online platforms, and virtual laboratories. The methodology is based on bibliometric and content analysis of advanced foreign and domestic studies, as well as secondary statistical synthesis of diagnostic surveys conducted in Canada, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. The proposed model includes: (1) alignment of DigCompEdu, UNESCO-ISCED-2013, and National Qualification Frameworks; (2) selection of effective digital resources based on the SAMR criterion; (3) two-week micro-teaching cycles; (4) multi-criteria assessment based on e-portfolios and adaptive tests; (5) final project defense with the participation of employers. The model strengthens teachers' digital content creation skills and brings the learning process closer to labor market demands.
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