Impact of Digital Technologies on the Competitiveness and Professional Education of High School Students in the usa and Singapore

Abstract

Introduction. The relevance of this problem lies in its insufficient study in comparative pedagogy. Modern society in many countries of the world, based on market relations, seeks to create an environment with the widespread use of information technologies, makes high demands on school graduates who must be ready to realistically assess the level of their abilities and social skills, make an informed choice of their future profession, and competently build communication with social institutions and employers. The purpose of the article is to identify and characterize the impact of digital technologies on the competitiveness and vocational education of high school students in the economically developed countries, such as USA and Singapore. Research methodology and methods. Analysis of scientific literature, initiatives and projects in the two studied countries in the field of introducing digital technologies into the practice of vocational education showed the feasibility of introducing new technologies and forms of organizing training. Research results. The article emphasizes that the emergence of new digital technologies and the pandemic in early 2020 have fundamentally changed the usual patterns of behavior and practice in every country. In the United States, in 2020, due to Covid-19, the “Workplace” simulator model has become widespread, allowing high school students to acquire work skills in selected clusters (specialties) as successfully as if they worked in a real workplace, and in Singapore new technology of 3D virtual reality contributed to the acquisition of professional competencies by high school students and to increase their competitiveness. Conclusion. The study of the impact of the introduction of digital technologies in the professional education of students in the United States and Singapore is of important, not only theoretical, but also practical value, since it contributes to the competitiveness of graduates of educational organizations.

Traditions in vocational education of future teachers at the university

“…The pandemic and the spread of information and communication technologies for the transfer of information and education have actualized the importance of social-informational competence, which "includes the acquisition, processing, issuance of information, its transformation, the use of mass media technologies, computer literacy, ability to use the Internet and electronic technologies" [2,3]. Obviously, young people cannot live and learn without gadgets and the Internet that nowadays penetrate all spheres of human life, and governing bodies "strongly encourage the use of digital technologies for effective student practice" [4,5], confirming the "impact of digital technologies on students' competitiveness and vocational education in economically developed countries" [6]. A particular problem is historical unconsciousness, lack of spiritual guidance among young people, loss of a sense of rootedness and historical continuity [7].…”