THE ROLE AND STRUCTURE OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
Keywords:
digital competence, software engineer, professional training, software engineering, competency model, digital security, digital collaboration, testing, project activities, higher education.Abstract
This article analyzes the role, content and structural structure of digital competence in the
professional training of software engineers from a scientific, theoretical and practical perspective. It is argued that in the context of digital transformation, students studying in the fields of software engineering, information systems and computer science are required not only to have coding skills, but also to have competencies in working with data, digital collaboration, content creation, security, technological problem solving, project management, testing, quality control, ethical responsibility and continuous learning. The article reveals the difference between general and professional forms of digital competence based on international and national sources, analyzes DigComp 2.2, SE2014, CC2020, systematic studies on software engineering competencies, and empirical findings on engineering education. Based on the literature review, an integrated competency model adapted for software engineers is proposed. The article also shows the didactic mechanisms for the formation of this competency, assessment criteria, and ways of implementing it in educational programs.
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