ICT IN DEVELOPING THE SAFETY CULTURE OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS

Abstract

The relevance of the study is driven by the growing number of risks and threats in modern society, which have been significantly intensified by digitalization and the conditions of martial law in Ukraine. In such circumstances, particular importance is attached to the formation of a safety culture among future specialists capable of adequately responding to emergencies, making informed decisions, and strictly complying with safety requirements in their professional activities. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) opens up new opportunities for improving the quality of the educational process and ensuring the effective acquisition of safety-related knowledge and skills.

The purpose of the article is to provide a theoretical justification and practical analysis of ICT as an effective tool for forming the safety culture of future specialists in higher education institutions under conditions of digital transformation and wartime challenges.

The research methodology is based on systemic, competence-based, and activity-oriented approaches, as well as general scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison, and pedagogical observation.

The scientific novelty of the study lies in identifying the pedagogical conditions for the effective use of ICT in the process of forming students’ safety culture and substantiating their role in developing safety competencies in the context of modern challenges.

The study analyzes the potential of digital educational platforms, interactive resources, simulations, and virtual training tools in teaching the disciplines «Life Safety» and «Occupational Safety». It is proven that the use of ICT increases students’ motivation, enhances their cognitive activity, facilitates the development of practical skills for responding to emergencies, and promotes a responsible attitude to safety issues.

The conclusions confirm that the integration of digital technologies into the teaching of safety-related disciplines improves the effectiveness of the educational process, contributes to the formation of practical skills in emergency situations, and fosters a responsible safety culture.