FEATURES OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATION INTO THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/psy-2025-5-16Keywords:
artificial intelligence, psychological education, virtual reality, augmented reality, social norms, digital technologies, interdisciplinary learningAbstract
This article explores the potential of integrating modern digital technologies into the professional training of psychology students, particularly tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR). The necessity of implementing these technologies is substantiated in the context of the transformation of the educational environment, the growing role of digital interaction, and the changing demands for competencies required of professionals in psychology. Special attention is given to factors influencing students' adoption of innovations, including perceived usefulness, social norms, digital readiness, and motivation to learn. The potential of AI is highlighted in the development of personalized educational programs, automated monitoring of learning progress, and the enhancement of diagnostic and analytical thinking skills. VR, AR, and XR technologies are considered as tools that allow for the simulation of complex interpersonal and clinical situations, training in emotional sensitivity and therapeutic interaction, and working with cases that are difficult or impossible to replicate in a traditional educational setting. The manuscript represents contemporary pedagogical approaches to using these technologies, including simulation-based learning, game-based psychology, and interactive modules. It presents successful practices from leading universities and provides recommendations for higher education institutions on the strategic integration of technology: infrastructure development, faculty training, creation of ethical standards, and adaptation of curricula. It is emphasized that the digital transformation of psychological education should promote the development of technological skills and the formation of a new ethical framework, values, and professional identity of future psychologists.
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