Improving the Professional Knowledge and Skills of Preschool
Education Teachers Using Innovative Educational Technologies
Khasanova Marguva Safar Kizi – Senior teacher of the Department of "Methodology
of Preschool Education at Tashkent University of Applied Sciences.
University of Tashkent for Applied Sciences, Gavhar Str. 1, Tashkent 100149, Uzbekistan
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10443960
Annotation:
This article discusses the importance of equipping preschool education teachers with the necessary professional
knowledge and skills to provide high-quality education to young children. It explores how innovative educational technologies,
such as educational software, multimedia resources, and mobile applications, can be used to improve the teaching and learning
experience in preschool education. The article also emphasizes the significance of online courses, webinars, and seminars in
enhancing teachers’ understanding of best practices in preschool education, child development, and teaching methodologies.
Furthermore, it highlights the importance of effective communication and collaboration among preschool education teachers
using multimedia tools such as videoconferencing and instant messaging applications. The article concludes that innovative
educational technologies have significant potential for improving the quality of education and instruction provided by preschool
education teachers.
Keywords:
preschool education, innovative educational technologies, teaching aids, online courses, webinars, seminars,
communication, collaboration, multimedia tools.
Introduction.
Preschool education is a crucial stage of children’s
development that sets the foundation for their future
academic success. It is, therefore, essential that
preschool education teachers are equipped with the
right knowledge and skills to provide high-quality
education to young children. In recent years, there
has been a growing use of innovative educational
technologies to enhance teaching and learning in
preschool education. This paper explores how
innovative educational technologies can be used to
improve the professional knowledge and skills of
preschool education teachers.
The use of innovative educational technologies such
as educational software, multimedia resources, and
mobile applications can provide preschool education
teachers with a wide range of teaching resources that
cater to different learning styles and abilities. For
example, educational software can be used to teach
basic concepts such as numbers, letters, and shapes
through interactive games, simulations, and quizzes
that engage children and make learning fun. Such
educational technologies provide teachers with a
variety of teaching tools that can help them create
dynamic and engaging lesson plans, thereby
improving the quality of education and the
effectiveness of instruction.
In addition to teaching aids, innovative educational
technologies can be used to develop the professional
knowledge and skills of preschool education teachers.
For instance, online courses, webinars, and seminars
can provide teachers with training on best practices in
preschool education, child development, and teaching
methodologies. Such resources can enhance teachers'
understanding of the latest developments, research,
and practices in preschool education, as well as equip
them with the skills necessary to address the diverse
needs of their students.
Moreover, innovative educational technologies can
be used to facilitate communication and collaboration
among preschool education teachers. Collaboration is
essential for sharing ideas, resources, and strategies,
which can aid teachers in developing their skills and
knowledge. By using multimedia tools such as
videoconferencing and instant messaging
applications, preschool education teachers can
communicate and collaborate with each other across
different geographical locations and time zones,
thereby broadening their perspectives and improving
their professional development.
To conclude, it is evident that innovative educational
technologies have significant potential for improving
the professional knowledge and skills of preschool
education teachers. By providing teachers with a
range of teaching tools, training resources, and
communication and collaboration platforms,
innovative educational technologies can help teachers
to enhance the quality of education and instruction
they provide to young children, thereby setting them
on the path to academic success.
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