Research activity as a factor in the formation of professional competence of future teachers in the context of digital transformation

Problem statement . In the era of digital transformation, the requirements for the professional competence of teachers are changing. They must have functional and digital literacy and be ready for professional communication in the information environment. These competencies can be developed through the involvement of students majoring in pedagogical training in applied research. The problem is how to optimize the existing methods of training teacher-researchers at the university in order to activate the developing function of students’ educational and research activities. Methodology . The main research methods were critical analysis of scientific and pedagogical sources, systematization, classification, and questionnaire method. Results . The article considers ways to optimize the research activities of master’s students majoring in pedagogical field at a classical university in the context of digital transformation of education. The results of a questionnaire survey of students of “Pedagogical Education” specialization are presented. Conclusion . Targeted organization and management of research activities of future teachers at the university contributes to the formation of universal, professional and research competencies of students, the development of autonomous work skills, creative personality formation, and improving the quality of pedagogical education.