System for teaching algebra using ICT in higher pedagogical education

Анотація

In the current stage of development of the education system of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the application of ICT and innovative methods plays a priority role. It is well known that, in order to compete in today’s global market, one must not only know a foreign language but also be able to use modern technologies in professional activities. Information technologies are increasingly becoming a decisive factor in the socio-economic progress of both nations and individuals. At the same time their implementation in education depends on the preparation of qualified personnel in this field, the trends in the development of the country’s ICT infrastructure and the resolution of general issues. In the process of informatization of the education system, the teacher occupies a central position. The success of educational informatization largely depends on the level of the teacher’s knowledge in the field of ICT and the extent to which they can apply these skills in teaching. Addressing issues such as the study of e-learning and educational management technologies, the development of electronic textbooks, research into international standards in this area, the use, evaluation and review of e-textbooks, the integration of ICT into educational institutions, and the conduct of scientifically grounded research in this direction is of great importance. As academician R. Aliguliyev noted, in modern education, chalk, blackboard, paper, and pencil should be replaced with modern computer tools; instructors should present their knowledge not in the form of traditional lectures but as multimedia content. Global experience shows that one of the main factors introducing new demands and responsibilities to school teaching staff is the modern educational model built upon the use of ICT. Consequently, enriching educators’ knowledge in the field of modern technologies becomes increasingly urgent. Their fundamental knowledge in their chosen specialty, along with training in pedagogy and psychology, is no longer sufficient. Today’s teachers are expected to select and apply modern technologies that align with the structure and goals of the subject they teach, consider the individual characteristics of learners and foster their harmonious development. ICT tools are among the means that can significantly simplify the teaching process while making it more dynamic and flexible. Incorporating modern technologies into the teaching model enables the organization of the educational process on an individual basis, stimulating learners’ interest and motivation. Lessons conducted with ICT are engaging and memorable, enhancing learners’ cognitive activity. Using multimedia tools, automated learning systems, modern application software and computer-based teaching programs in subject instruction fosters learners’ intellectual engagement. Children living in the rapidly changing information society must learn to use modern technologies if they are to become highly qualified specialists in the future. Modern technologies should therefore be an integral part of the learning process, and their effective use in education is one of the pressing issues of contemporary education. Changes in the modern education system require pupils not to rely solely on past experience but to draw conclusions from practical knowledge gained through their own activities, and to build their learning process with an independent and creative approach to each subject. Innovation, in the context of education and science, implies the use of new forms, methods, and skills. The main requirement of our time is to build the teaching process in educational institutions using completely new, more dynamic, and innovative methods. The scientific novelty of this article lies in the justification and validation of a new methodological system for teaching algebra in higher pedagogical education through the use of ICT tools. Its theoretical significance is in strengthening students’ overall scientific potential and intellectual development through algebra instruction, while taking into account the development path of algebra as a science, and providing education in line with the information society. The practical significance lies in identifying opportunities for using ICT tools in the teaching of algebra, ensuring the effective organization of the teaching process, eliminating inconsistencies between secondary and higher mathematics curricula, and thereby forming a systematic and consistent mathematical education. The proposed methodology can be used by university students and teachers, as well as young researchers, in their work.