INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF A FUTURE TEACHER OF HISTORY AND CIVIC EDUCATION

Abstract

The article explores the possibilities of information and communication technologies (ICT) as a means of developing the creative potential of future teachers of history and civic education in the context of digitalization of the educational environment. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate and experimentally test the effectiveness of the targeted use of ICT to stimulate creative thinking, initiative and pedagogical innovation.In the theoretical part, the content of the concepts is clarified: «information and communication technologies», «creative potential», «information and communication competence». It is proved that ICT is not only a technical tool, but also an effective didactic tool that promotes self-realization, development of creative thinking and innovative teaching style. The positions of domestic researchers on the digital transformation of education in the context of the implementation of the New Ukrainian School concept are analyzed.The scientific novelty of the work lies in the substantiation of ICT as a factor in the formation of the creative potential of future teachers of history and civic education, which has remained insufficiently studied so far. The structure of creative potential as an integrative formation, which includes cognitive, emotional and motivational, communicative and reflective components, is revealed. The conditions for the effective use of ICT in this process are determined, in particular, the formation of information and communication competence, critical attitude to digital resources and the ability to pedagogical design.The conclusions emphasize that the use of ICTs in the professional training of history and civic education teachers contributes to the development of a creative teaching style, the ability to create innovative content and pedagogical expression.At the same time, the author emphasizes the need for systematic methodological support, updating the content of educational programs and creating a digital educational environment that stimulates creative activity. Prospects for further research are related to the creation of models of digital and creative training of future history teachers focused on the development of their research and project competencies.