DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: ALGORITHM AND INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/city-development.2025.1-22Keywords:
educational competencies, higher education, pedagogical methodologies, algorithm, distance learning, artificial intelligenceAbstract
The evolution of higher education increasingly emphasizes the importance of equipping students with core competencies for personal and professional success. This paper explores an algorithm for fostering educational competencies in higher education learners, leveraging both historical insights and contemporary pedagogical advancements, with a particular focus on the practices of UK institutions. By integrating diverse educational methodologies, we propose a systematic approach to developing effective competencies and present a visual representation of the algorithm. Additionally, this paper examines the Ukrainian higher education system's efforts in competency formation and incorporates analyses of educational practices in Japan and the United States, focusing on how their experiences can inform competency development in Ukraine, especially under the challenges of distance learning due to ongoing conflict. Furthermore, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the quality of competency formation is evaluated, with recommendations for its integration into the proposed algorithm. The findings offer actionable insights for institutions striving to enhance student outcomes in today’s dynamic educational landscape.
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