DIGITAL COMPETENCE AND ENGLISH TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM

Abstract

In this article were discussed digital competence of teachers and English teacher professionalism in selecting digital media for teaching English. In the article were presented results of research made in the spring term of 2022 academic year. The aim of the research is to identify attitudes towards using digital media resources and digital competence of teachers. The article is based on a survey of 74 teachers who were interviewed during the survey. The following research methods were used: content analysis of the collected data based on a survey and synthesis of the collected data to write a conclusion based on the results. The collection of information was carried out by a self-filling online survey. The method of factor analysis was used to study the respondents' responses about the attitude of teachers to the use of digital media resources in the lessons. As a result, it was revealed that teachers have a positive attitude towards using digital media resources and can confidently use and select them for utilization, which shows their digital competence and professionalism.