DEVELOPING RESEARCH COMPETENCIES IN FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

The aim of the article is to study further developing of research competencies in future primary school teachers at the university, which is one of the topical directions of pedagogical science. In the conditions of modernization of education, the introduction of the research approach, which promotes the development of critical and creative thinking, as well as increasing the professional flexibility of teachers, is of particular importance.

The study is based on thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with experienced teachers, which revealed key trends, problems and prospects for the integration of research methods in the educational process. It was found that successful development of research competencies requires systematic implementation of practice-oriented teaching, use of modern pedagogical technologies and sufficient resource support. Modern educational approaches transform the content of education, shifting the emphasis from traditional methods to project and research activities, which requires revision of methodological foundations of training future teachers. The inclusion of interdisciplinary, problem-oriented methods contributes to improving the quality of professional teacher training. The results obtained can be used to improve educational programs, adapt state standards and form a system of professional development of teachers.