DIGITAL COMPETENCE OF PEDAGOGICAL STAFF IN THE SYSTEM OF POSTGRADUATE PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION

The main topic of the article is the issue of developing the digital competence of teachers in postgraduate education. It is noted that the development of the digital competence of the teacher is one of the key issues of education, which are related to the challenges of the current information society and the rapid technical and technological processes. The aim of the research is to single out the main problems of the development of digital competence of pedagogical workers in postgraduate pedagogical education. The main research method is a theoretical analysis of the framework and regulatory documents on standards and requirements for digital competence of teachers in the European Union and Ukraine; the best practices of the specialists of the conditions of formation of digital competence of teachers. The importance of digital competence is emphasized, which allows the teacher to participate in the information environment, to use the latest advances in technology in their professional activities. The definition of digital competence of a pedagogical worker is given. The conditions of formation of digital competence of teachers in the system of postgraduate pedagogical education are considered, such as the digitalization of education, the availability of legal documents on standards and requirements for digital competence of teachers, the need to create and implement criteria for the development of digital competence, the readiness of postgraduate education to ensure the formation of digital competence of teachers. Emphasis is placed on the challenges that hinder the effective use of digital technologies by teachers in the educational process. It is concluded that the formation of digital competence contributes to the comprehensive development of teachers, their self-improvement, the desire to learn throughout life, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge, which improves the quality of education. Changing the legal framework for standards of digital competencies, acquaintance with the achievements of the European community will help identify new approaches to building individual areas of development of digital competence of teachers.