SELF-ASSESSMENT AS A MECHANISM FOR ENHANCING TEACHERS’ SELF-EDUCATION: THE POTENTIAL OF DIGCOMPEDU
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Keywords: self-assessment, teachers’ self-education, digital competence, DigCompEdu, professional development, preschool education, digital transformation.Abstract
Abstract. The paper examines self-assessment as a key mechanism for enhancing teachers’ self-education in the context of digital transformation of education. Particular attention is given to the potential of the DigCompEdu framework as a structured tool for supporting teachers’ professional development. The study explores how self-assessment contributes to increasing teachers’ awareness of their professional needs, identifying competence gaps, and organizing individual learning trajectories. It is argued that the integration of self-assessment practices based on DigCompEdu enables a shift from fragmented to systematic self-educational activity. The findings highlight the role of reflective practices and digital competence frameworks in improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers’ professional development, particularly in preschool education. The study is based on a pedagogical experiment involving preschool teachers.
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