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AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS' TECHNICAL
THINKING USING DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Rаhimоvа Nаimа Sоbirjоn qizi
Chirchik State Pedagogical University
2nd year independent researcher in the specialty of 13.00.02 – Theory and
Methodology of Education and Training (Technological Education)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15601658
Annotation
: This thesis addresses the issue of introducing digital
educational technologies that serve to develop the technical thinking of students
studying in the field of technical education. AR/VR technologies, simulations,
and artificial intelligence-based platforms have been integrated into the
educational process, and a step-by-step model of technical thinking has been
developed. This model is based on modern technological approaches that ensure
the formation, consolidation, and practical application of technical thinking
skills. The research results are of practical importance in improving the quality
of technical education.
Keywords
: technical thinking, digital learning, AR/VR technologies,
artificial intelligence, integrated model, technical education.
Introduction
.
In the modern educational process, the formation and development of
technical thinking is becoming one of the main tasks of technical educational
institutions. In particular, the high pace of technological development, the
widespread introduction of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital
systems have sharply increased the demand for the level of thinking, analytical
thinking, and technical problem-solving skills of engineering and technical
specialists. This, in turn, highlights the need to shape students' technical
thinking through modern teaching methods, especially based on digital
technologies. Digital learning tools, especially augmented and virtual reality
(AR/VR) technologies, simulation models, artificial intelligence-based learning
platforms, and adaptive learning systems, help students understand real-life
problems in an interactive manner, help them find solutions independently, and
develop their thinking skills. Such tools are an important pedagogical resource
that activates and systematically shapes the student's technical thinking. In the
current education system, digital tools are most often used as an auxiliary
element, but their effectiveness in shaping technical thinking is limited, since
they are not systematized as the main educational technology. Therefore, in this
direction, it is an urgent scientific and pedagogical problem to create and
implement a complex model that serves to develop the student's technical
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thinking, while deeply integrating digital technologies into the educational
process. This study is aimed at developing an integrated educational model
aimed at developing the technical thinking of students through digital
technologies. This model covers all stages of the learning process, enriched with
digital technologies, and combines theoretical knowledge, practical training,
problem-based learning, analysis through simulation, and final reflection. Within
the framework of the model, technical thinking skills are developed in a complex
manner - at the stages of analysis, systematization, modeling, and solution
development. Through this research, it is planned not only to form technical
thinking based on an innovative educational approach, but also to develop
mechanisms for modeling, diagnosing, and integrating this process into the
education system. The results are of great importance in increasing the
efficiency of technical education and training engineering personnel who meet
modern requirements.
Relevance of the problem: One of the main tasks facing the modern
technical education system is the effective formation of students' technical
thinking. However, traditional teaching methods do not adequately develop
students' skills in analyzing real-world technological problems, thinking
systematically, and developing innovative solutions. In particular, there is an
increasing need to use interactive and immersive tools that are appropriate for
the thinking of the digital generation. From this point of view, the creation of an
integrated model aimed at developing technical thinking based on digital
technologies is a pressing issue in the current educational reform process.
Research objective
: To identify digital educational technologies that serve
to develop students' technical thinking, to harmonize them, and to create and
implement an integrated model based on didactics.
Research object
: The process of teaching specialized disciplines in
technical higher education institutions.
Research subject
: Methodological and technological approaches aimed at
developing students' technical thinking using digital educational technologies
(AR/VR, simulation, artificial intelligence-based platforms).
Scientific innovations:
1. A classification of digital technologies that serve to shape technical
thinking has been developed (VR/AR environments, real-time simulations, AI-
based adaptive learning systems).
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2. A learning model created based on the integration of digital tools serves
to shape technical thinking in stages (analytical → modeling → problem-solving
→ creative).
3. A project of a diagnostic platform for assessing technical thinking was
developed, through which the dynamics of student development was monitored
based on automated analysis.
4. The proposed model was tested experimentally and it was found that its
efficiency was 35–40% higher than traditional methods.
Research methodology:
• Empirical research: teaching and analysis using digital tools in
experimental and control groups;
• Statistical analysis: quantitative indicators of changes in technical
thinking;
• Modeling: creation of technological and didactic blocks of an integrated
learning model.
Practical significance:
• A ready-made model and methodological application are developed that
can be used in technical higher education institutions.
• A set of digital tools is recommended to develop technical thinking.
• The opportunity to improve the quality of education is created through
the introduction of innovative teaching methods.
Conclusion
: The effective integration of digital technologies into technical
education can help develop students' technical thinking. The proposed
integrated model is pedagogically and technologically based, meets the needs of
modern technical education and has a level of scientific innovation.
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