Development of professional competencies of chemistry teachers in a digital and interactive learning environment

Анотація

The rapid integration of digital technologies into education has significantly transformed chemistry teaching and learning processes. This study explores the development of professional competencies of chemistry teachers within digital and interactive learning environments. Emphasis is placed on the role of digital tools, interactive platforms, virtual laboratories, and student-centered methodologies in enhancing pedagogical effectiveness. The article highlights how the purposeful integration of technology supports conceptual understanding, active learning, and scientific thinking in chemistry education. The increasing digitalization of education, the expansion of online and blended learning models, and the need for interactive instructional strategies have made the development of chemistry teachers’ professional competencies particularly relevant. Modern chemistry teachers are required to possess not only subject expertise but also digital-pedagogical skills to effectively manage interactive learning environments. The aim of the study is to identify key professional competencies required for chemistry teachers in digital and interactive learning environments and to analyze pedagogical approaches that support their effective development. The study proposes an integrated competency framework that combines subject knowledge, digital literacy, interactive teaching strategies, and reflective practice, specifically adapted to the teaching of chemistry.