Developing professional competencies in students at higher education institutions through teaching biology using digital technologies
Keywords:
digital technologies, higher education, biology teaching, professional competencies, virtual laboratories, interactive learning, student skills development, e-learning.Abstract
The rapid development of digital technologies has transformed the methods of teaching and learning in higher education. In the context of biology education, the integration of innovative digital tools creates favorable conditions for the development of students’ professional competencies. This thesis explores how the use of digital technologies—including virtual laboratories, interactive simulations, e-learning platforms, and data visualization software—enhances not only subject knowledge but also critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and communication skills among students. The study emphasizes that the effective application of digital resources fosters independent learning, collaborative work, and professional readiness in future specialists. The research findings demonstrate that digital technologies, when systematically incorporated into biology instruction, significantly contribute to the improvement of educational quality and the alignment of higher education outcomes with modern labor market demands.
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