Fundamentalisation of professional training of future teachers of mathematics and computer science in the conditions of digitalisation

Abstract

Relevance. Teachers of mathematics and computer science play an important role in shaping the fundamental knowledge of students. This knowledge manifests itself in the form of in-depth theoretical knowledge, readiness to apply it in practice, critical attitude to information, creativity in their actions. In the conditions of digital transformation, fundamental knowledge enables an individual to take an active part in the life of the modern society and generate new decisions in unfamiliar situations. The aim of the article is to identify due strategies for professional training of mathematics and computer science teachers in the conditions of digitalisation of education, those who are ready to implement the educational process at school with a focus on transfer of fundamental knowledge. Methodology and methods. The methodological basis of the research involves: systemic approach in defining the new role of the teacher as a subject of digital educational ecosystems; environmental approach in characterising the potential of digital educational environment; activity-based approach in training future teachers of mathematics and computer science towards enhancing their ability to form a system of fundamental knowledge in students. The results of the study are presented by describing digitalisation as a modern trend towards modernisation of education, defining the essence of fundamentalisation of education, establishing the interrelation between these processes. The priorities of digital educational space helping to improve the work of mathematics and computer science teachers aimed at the formation of students’ system of fundamental knowledge, to make it more efficient, rational, dynamic and creative, include: continuous online support of educational process, availability of high-quality verified and variable educational content, personalisation of educational trajectory of each student, operational feedback and monitoring of learners’ academic achievements, flexibility of educational programmes, due potential to create sustainable motivation, support of students’ involvement in active learning through the use of new educational tools (virtual simulators and laboratories), interactivity, multimediality and hypertextuality of the environment, automation of teacher’s routine activities, etc. Conclusion. Fundamentalisation of education is viewed as a process of formation of solid, profound basic knowledge defining a person’s scientific worldview and allowing for integration of this knowledge through interdisciplinary links, enabling a person to continuously engage in self-education. The presented results can be used for the development of educational programmes of pedagogical baccalaureate, programmes of supplementary professional education providing for due training of teachers of mathematics and computer science, development of their readiness to form a system of fundamental knowledge in students relying of the digital learning environment resource.