Levels of formation of visual competence of future teachers

Abstract

Introduction. Today, the main informational need of a person is to extract the meaning of the transmitted data in large amounts of information. A popular way to optimize the perception and transmission of information is its visualization. A modern teacher should be ready to convey to the students the necessary amount of knowledge in an accessible form, to increase and maintain interest in the subject being studied. Therefore, for the future teacher, it is relevant to have competencies in the field of perception and development of visual images that determine his visual competence. Understanding what level of formation visual competence corresponds to helps to evaluate the achieved result, to establish strategies for further learning. The purpose of the study is to determine and theoretically substantiate the levels of formation of the visual competence of a future teacher.Materials and Methods. A systematic approach was used as the methodological basis of the study. To achieve the goal of the study, various methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison, formalization, pedagogical design.Results. Four levels of development of visual competence of future teachers are indicated: initial, basic, practice-oriented, professionally-oriented. To determine the student's compliance with a specific level of visual competence, a number of criteria were defined: possession of graphic knowledge and skills, search and analysis of information, selection and analysis of the capabilities of software tools and services, use of the capabilities of graphic editors to build visual images, use of the capabilities of visual tools in professional activities. Compliance indicators are indicated for each criterion.Discussion and Conclusions. The formation of visual competence is an extended process and is carried out in the study of the subject-methodological module, the passage of educational and pedagogical practices, and the performance of research activities. Compliance with the designated criteria at a certain level gives an idea of the preparedness of the future teacher for professional activities.