• Pedagogical Values of Technical College Instructors: Content and Structure

  Review Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Ruslan K. Baimurzin

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  In the context of the transformation of the modern sociocultural landscape and the reorientation of education from mere knowledge transmission toward the spiritual and moral development of the younger generation, the axiological approach acquires particular significance. This article examines the specific structure of pedagogical values among faculty members at technical colleges. Considering the requirements of the professional standard and the distinctive nature of the professional activities of technical college instructors, the author identifies three interrelated groups of pedagogical values that form the internal structure of the professional value system: values-as-knowledge (integrating technical and psychological-pedagogical components), values-as-means (educational technologies), and values-as-relationships (pedagogical ethics as a regulator of professional conduct). It is argued that for technical college instructors, internalizing these values necessitates a transformation of professional consciousness, as their prior experience – often rooted in industry – was oriented toward objects, algorithms, and immediate results, whereas pedagogical activity demands subjectivity, reflection, a long-term temporal perspective, and ethical reflexivity. The author concludes that the system of pedagogical values of a technical college instructor cannot be reduced to a set of declared norms; rather, it constitutes a dynamic construct formed at the intersection of technical and pedagogical professionalism. Its development requires specific conditions, including systematic methodological support and the creation of an institutional environment conducive to professional reflection.

  Keywords:

  values, educational technologies, professional knowledge, pedagogical values, technical college instructor, technical specialties

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• Soft Skills in the Professional Activity of a Teacher and Their Component Composition

  Review Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Svetlana G. Krasnova

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  The article deals with the problem of developing teachers' soft skills and their application in the educational process. Modern teachers face the need to quickly adapt to new conditions of professional activity, effectively interact with participants in the educational process, demonstrate leadership qualities and creativity, and solve non-standard problems. The requirements for a teacher's professional competence bring to the forefront the use of a set of universal skills known as “soft skills”. The aim of the research is to clarify the concept of “soft skills”, determine their component composition, and identify the specifics of their use in the educational process, which facilitates effective interaction with both students and other participants in educational relations. It is important to apply an approach where the teacher serves as a role model and mentor, and the educational process becomes an environment for developing skills such as communication, critical thinking, empathy, creativity, etc. The article identifies a group of soft skills relevant for teachers in general education institutions and provides their characteristics. Special attention is given to digital literacy as a prerequisite for the safe and effective use of digital technologies. Based on the analysis, effective soft skills development methods were identified, including the implementation of psychological and pedagogical programs for teachers.

  Keywords:

  educational process, digital literacy, soft skills, teachers, soft skills components

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• An Electronic Diary of Self-Observation as a Means of Developing Self-Reflection Among University Students in the Process of Teaching Mathematics

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Anna I. Rybakova

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  The modern education system sets specific requirements for the personality of a future university graduate. In particular, a student should be able to manage their own time and create their own self-development path based on educational principles. Self-reflection is an important aspect of personal development. It reflects the brain's ability to observe its own thought processes, allows to realize the motivations its actions and to evaluating its own activity in order to make the necessary adjustments. Currently, many scientists are talking about the problem of information overload, which is caused by the digitalization of public life and leads to cognitive and regulatory disorders among young people. This work is devoted to the identification of possible means of developing self-reflection skills among university students in the process their mathematics education. An analysis and generalization of the literature on the topic under consideration lead to the conclusion that there is an insufficient representation in the educational space of methodological tools for developing self-reflection among university students. The pedagogical experiment revealed that the electronic self-observation diary developed based on the existing conclusion is an effective means of developing self-reflection skills among students studying mathematics. The organized scientific research has identified a number of issues that require further study.

  Keywords:

  education, students, development, mathematical disciplines, higher education institution, self-reflection, self-observation diary

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• Acmeological Model of Physical Education in Higher Education

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Ekaterina G. Saiganova

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  This article examines the issue of improving the physical education system for university students in the context of developing competitive and well-rounded professionals. The objective of the study is to theoretically substantiate and develop an acmeological model of physical education in higher education, aimed at enabling students to achieve excellence (acme) not only in physical performance but also in personal and professional development. The relevance of this work stems from the need to shift from the traditional, norm-oriented paradigm of physical education to a personal-activity-based, integrative model that ensures students' agency in the process of physical self-improvement. The theoretical analysis and pedagogical modeling utilized systemic, acmeological, and competency-based approaches. The study resulted in a structural and functional model, the core of which is the student as an active agent, purposefully moving toward an individual "acme" through the unity of motivational-value, operational-activity, reflexive-regulatory, and social-adaptive components. The model is structured in stages (adaptive, productive, and reflexive-creative stages) and is implemented through specific pedagogical conditions. It is concluded that the implementation of the acmeological model fosters a sustainable need for students to engage in physical education as an integral part of their future professional activities and personal lifestyle, which ultimately improves their quality of life and professional fulfillment.

  Keywords:

  higher education, pedagogical model, physical education, physical culture of the individual, subjectivity, acmeology, personal and professional development

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• Developing Critical Thinking in Future Foreign Language Teachers Through Generative Language Models: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies

  Review Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Authors:

  Svetlana V. Chusovlianova, Elena G. Zharikova

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  In the context of digital transformation in education, the development of critical thinking among future teachers has become increasingly urgent due to widespread integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning processes. This paper presents a systematic review of empirical studies (2019–2025) that examine the pedagogical potential of generative language models for fostering critical thinking among students in teacher education programs. This work constitutes a secondary analysis; it synthesizes findings from ten peer-reviewed empirical and theory-informed empirical studies conducted in Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. The literature analysis reveals that effective use of neural network-based AI tools can support the development of core critical thinking operations provided that specific pedagogical strategies are employed. At the same time, the review systematically identifies key risks associated with AI integration: cognitive laziness, academic dishonesty, and the unreliability of generated information. The paper emphasizes the necessity of cultivating students’ digital and critical literacy as a prerequisite for mindful engagement with AI-generated content, as well as the transformation of the teacher’s role from a knowledge transmitter to a facilitator of a reflective-discursive learning environment. This systematic review contributes to the theory of digital pedagogy by proposing an approach to integrating generative AI models into the professional training of language teachers.

  Keywords:

  critical thinking, teacher training, active learning, artificial intelligence in education, future foreign language teachers, reflective learning

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• Assessment of the Academic Success of Students at a Teaching University in Terms of Their Relationship with the Results of the Uniform State Examination

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Authors:

  Ekaterina A. Ilyina, Svetlana V. Ilina, Larisa G. Vasilyeva, Svetlana V. Grigoreva

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  This article presents an empirical assessment of the predictive validity of the Unified State Exam (USE) results for the academic performance of students majoring in the social sciences and humanities at the Chuvash State Pedagogical University named after I. Ya. Yakovlev for 2021–2025. The aim of the study is to quantify the relationship between the average USE score in specialized subjects and academic performance, taking into account the form of funding and specialized features. Official data on the USE results of school graduates in Chuvashia, monitoring of educational trajectories, and intra-university statistics were used. Spearman correlation analysis, the Mann-Whitney U-test, and dynamic analysis were applied. It was found that an average USE score ≥70 correlates with high-quality academic performance in subject-oriented humanities programs (ρ = 0.38–0.42, p < 0.001). A significant difference in academic performance was found between state-funded and fee-paying students (r = 0.39–0.58), indicating the role of motivational factors. In creative profiles, no statistically significant relationship was found between the results of the Unified State Exam and academic performance (ρ < 0.15, p > 0.05). The results confirm the need for a differentiated approach to applicant selection and the development of support programs for them.

  Keywords:

  academic performance, Unified State Exam, correlation analysis, continuity of education, Chuvash State Pedagogical University named after I.Ya. Yakovlev, regional educational trajectories

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• The Process of Integrating the Interactive Video Service Playphrase.Me into the Development of Phonetic Competence in 6th Grade Students at the English Language Lessons

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Authors:

  Emiliia I. Sabirova, Guzel R. Nasibullova

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  The article discusses the problem of developing phonetic skills in secondary school students through the integration of digital interactive technologies, in particular the online platform PlayPhrase.me. In the context of globalisation and increasing demands for practical foreign language skills, the issues of forming stable pronunciation and listening skills are becoming particularly important. Analysing the limitations of traditional methods based on textbooks and reproductive exercises, the authors conclude that the modern educational reality requires new teaching methods that are appropriate for the digital age. The article proposes a specific methodology for organising the English language learning process through the systematic use of interactive resources. It justifies the use of authentic video materials selected with the help of PlayPhrase.me in lessons, which help students immerse themselves in a natural language context, increase their motivation to study the subject, and contribute to more effective acquisition of phonetic norms and the development of communication skills. The experiment with 6th grade students at Arskaya Secondary School No. 6 showed a significant increase in phonetic competence using this platform, highlighting its flexibility for adaptation to different learning stages and language aspects.

  Keywords:

  authentic materials, interactive learning, digitalisation of education, pedagogical technology, PlayPhrase, game-based methods, phonetic skills, listening comprehension

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• The Use of Digital Technologies in Teaching Mathematics: From "Black Box" Systems to Intelligent Pedagogical Environments

  Review Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Egor V. Malyutin

  Work direction:

  Pedagogy and Modern Education

  Abstract:

  This article is dedicated to analyzing the impact of digital technologies on the process of learning mathematics. Based on the author's proposed four-component typology of digital tools – Black Box systems, Digital Workbooks, Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), and AI-based Systems – their pedagogical effects and associated cognitive risks are examined. It is shown that digital tools effectively develop procedural and algorithmic skills, provide rapid feedback, and support individualized learning. However, their uncontrolled application can lead to the displacement of analytical and creative components of mathematical thinking, the formation of superficial, instrumental motivation, and dependence on automated solutions. Particular attention is paid to the risks associated with AI systems, which, while possessing the potential for dialogic support and analysis of reasoning, can simultaneously foster the passive assimilation of ready-made solutions and diminish student autonomy. The article emphasizes the necessity of thoughtful didactic integration of digital technologies into the educational process, where they serve not as a replacement but as a means of enhancing intellectual activity, thereby ensuring the development of full-fledged mathematical thinking, encompassing the capacity for analysis, reasoning, and creative inquiry.

  Keywords:

  digital technologies, digitalization of education, artificial intelligence in education, mathematics education, intelligent tutoring systems

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• Formation of Social Readiness in 6–7-Year-Old Children with Visual and Hearing Impairments

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Authors:

  Olga N. Bykova, Maria G. Lavrentieva

  Work direction:

  Psychology in Education

  Abstract:

  The formation of social readiness for school at the present stage is becoming one of the central tasks of preschool pedagogy and psychology. This issue is of particular importance in relation to children with sensory impairments. The purpose of the study is to identify the conditions for the formation of social readiness for school in children with sensory impairments. Objectives: to identify the features of social readiness for school in children aged 6–7 with visual and hearing impairments in comparison with their normatively developing peers; to determine the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the formation of social readiness for school in children aged 6–7 with visual and auditory impairments, to assess the degree of their effectiveness. The hypothesis of the study: the process of forming social readiness for school in children aged 6–7 with visual and auditory impairments will be effective if the following psychological and pedagogical conditions are met: reliance on joint play and creative activities that enhance the child's subjective position and the formation of skills of cooperation with peers; the inclusion in the content of the work of a set of measures that ensure the formation of a positive attitude towards school, the child's acceptance of the positions of “teacher” and “student”. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific materials on the research problem, formative experiment, quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data obtained, methods of their interpretation. Research results: children with sensory impairments are characterized by a low level of social readiness for school. The introduction of a specially developed system of formative influences that implements the conditions outlined in the research hypothesis contributes to the effectiveness of the formation of social readiness for school in children aged 6–7 with sensory impairments (vision and hearing). At the same time, there is an increase in the indicators of communication and cooperation skills among children with disabilities with their peers, a transition to more complex forms of communication between the child and adults, and a sufficient level of formation of contextual communication with them.

  Keywords:

  older preschoolers, children with visual impairments, social readiness for school, children with hearing impairments, sensory impairments

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• Dynamics of Components of Psychological Readiness of Teachers-Psychologists for Professional Activities in the Context of Digitalization of Education

  Research Article

  

  Development of education Volume 9 No 1

  Author:

  Viktoria V. Usoltseva

  Work direction:

  Psychology in Education

  Abstract:

  Digital transformation of education is an integral part of the educational process in modern schools, which determines the active professional position of teachers-psychologists in digital education. The object of scientific research is the psychological readiness of teachers-psychologists and the formation of its components in the process of professional activity in the context of digitalization of school education. The article presents an analysis of the results of a study of the psychological readiness of teachers-psychologists in 2021 and 2024. This analysis revealed the dynamics of the formation of individual components of the psychological readiness of school psychologists at different stages of digitalization. The study of the components of the psychological readiness of school psychologists used the method of comparative analysis of data from two cross-sectional surveys obtained using standardized and author's methods. The main result of the study is the positive dynamics of the information-cognitive, emotional-volitional, motivational-value, and operational-activity components of the psychological readiness of school psychologists. Significant differences were confirmed by statistical analysis of the obtained data. In conclusion, the article presents the scientific and practical significance of the research, which reflects a conceptual description of the sequence of forming individual components of psychological readiness and recommendations for forming not only informational and emotional, but also motivational and value-based characteristics of professional activity within the framework of advanced training courses.

  Keywords:

  professional activity, psychological readiness, educational psychologists, information-cognitive component, emotional-volitional component, motivational-value component, operational-activity component

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