The methodology of digital literacy diagnostics for future educational psychologists

Abstract

In the modern educational space, digitalization has become an integral part of professional practice. Digital literacy is very important for future psychological educators due to access to modern educational resources, effective remote counseling, organization of diagnostic, correctional, and rehabilitation work using digital tools, as well as the integration of innovative technologies into the process of psychological and pedagogical support. The article defines the importance of digital literacy of future teachers-psychologists on the basis of scientific, pedagogical, and psychological concepts. It is proven that the diagnostic methods of digital literacy widely used in international practice cannot reveal specific results in the diagnosis of digital literacy of educational psychologists. In this regard, the author's method of diagnosing digital literacy is proposed specifically for educational psychologists. The diagnostic methodology is based on a multi-level analysis of knowledge, skills and professional skills, including testing, situational tasks and practical tasks reflecting the specific conditions of professional pedagogical and psychological activity. Special attention is paid to assessing the ability to apply digital technologies in pedagogical and psychological support, remote counseling and educational activities. The methodology allows to adapt the educational process and determine the trajectory of purposeful development of digital competencies of future specialists. The presented results can be used to monitor the level of digital training of future psychological educators in higher education institutions and advanced training centers.