Pedagogical effects for Generation Z students in the context of digitalization of higher education
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-4974-2025-1-62-74
Abstract
Aim. To determine the pedagogical effects for Generation Z students in the process of studying at a university in the context of higher education digitalization.
Methodology and methods of research. The basis of the scientific work was the conceptual provisions of various approaches (process, system and competence). The results of the study were based on a theoretical analysis of scientific pedagogical literature, using the methods of comparative analysis and synthesis, new knowledge was obtained in the field of higher education digitalization. The information base of the study is represented by the provisions of regulatory documents in the field of higher education of the Russian Federation.
Results. The article reveals the characteristic features of higher education digitalization process, determines the pedagogical effects for Generation Z students of in the process of studying at a university in the context of higher education digitalization. The obtained results will allow university teachers to train qualified personnel to solve the problems of the digital economy.
Theoretical and/or practical significance. The scientific novelty of the study includes the definition of the characteristic features of higher education digitalization process and the establishment of a typology of pedagogical effects for Generation Z students in the process of studying at a university in the context of higher education digitalization. The theoretical significance of the study lies in clarifying the components of the learning process at the university in the context of higher education digitalization and defining the concept of the pedagogical effect for students in the learning process in the context of higher education digitalization as a result of professional and personal development of students through the introduction of digital tools into the learning process. The results of the study can be used in the practical activities of university teachers in terms of organizing the learning process for studying academic disciplines.
Conclusions. The issues of higher education digitalization are relevant and in demand today and require further detailed study with the participation of administrative structures of the university, the state and business representatives.
About the Authors
S. A. ShevchenkoRussian Federation
Svetlana A. Shevchenko – Cand. Sci. (Pedagogical Sciences), Assoc. Prof. of the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship
prospect V. I. Lenina, 28, Volgograd, 400005
I. A. Morozova
Russian Federation
Irina A. Morozova – Dr. Sci. (Economic Sciences), Prof. of the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship
prospect V. I. Lenina, 28, Volgograd, 400005
E. V. Kuzmina
Russian Federation
Ekaterina V. Kuzmina – Cand. Sci. (Economic Sciences), Assoc. Prof. of the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship
prospect V. I. Lenina, 28, Volgograd, 400005
M. I. Kuzmina
Russian Federation
Maria I. Kuzmina – Cand. Sci. (Economic Sciences), Assoc. Prof. of the Department of Economics
prospect V. I. Lenina, 28, Volgograd, 400005
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