Foreign experience in developing information and digital competence in students of vocational secondary education in the process of teaching computer science
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-84-42
Abstract. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of foreign experience in developing digital
competence among high school learners in the process of learning computer science. The relevance of the study
is driven by the urgent need to modernize the content of general secondary education in accordance with the
demands of the digital age and the implementation of the New Ukrainian School concept. It is established that
digital competence is one of the keys 21st-century skills, alongside mathematical, civic, and linguistic
competences, and requires an integrated approach to its development. It is noted that high school learners
represent a particularly sensitive target group, as this stage of education involves active interaction with digital
environments, professional self-determination, acquisition of communication tools, participation in digital
educational projects, and the development of self-directed learning skills through technology.
The aim of the article is to systematize educational approaches, models, and strategies used in leading
countries (Singapore, Finland, Estonia, the United States) for the development of digital competence, and to
substantiate the possibilities of adapting these practices to the Ukrainian educational context. Within the
framework of the study, the competence-based approach to digital education is analyzed, along with the
integration of computer science into interdisciplinary STEM/STEAM projects, the use of digital educational
platforms (such as eKool and SLS), and models of teacher professional development. Particular attention is
given to the importance of implementing digital competence frameworks (DigComp, DigCompEdu) and
updating the content of the computer science curriculum as a key tool for developing learners’ digital
competence.
The article summarizes current national initiatives that promote the digitalization of general secondary
education institutions in Ukraine, while also highlighting the fragmented nature of existing practices. In our
view, promising directions for further research include the development of a model for shaping digital
competence among high school learners, taking into account modern trends in digital education, as well as the
empirical evaluation of the effectiveness of implementing such models in various types of educational
institutions.
In cites: Velet A. V. (2025). Foreign experience in developing information and digital
competence in students of vocational secondary education in the process of teaching computer science.
Problems of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (84), 495-507. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-
2025-84-42 (in Ukrainian)
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