The rapid digitalization of education necessitates a fresh look at teacher training programs, especially with regard to enhancing information competence among future primary school teachers. This article examines the current challenges in teacher education related to the integration of digital tools into pedagogical practice and offers methodological insights on the development of information competence. The research focuses on how different teaching strategies and digital resources can be implemented to foster information-searching and problem-solving skills. The study employed an experimental methodology with a control and experimental group, highlighting how structured exposure to digital resources strengthens future teachers’ technology-based instructional approaches. The findings suggest that a refined methodology, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and hands-on activities, significantly improves the information competence of teacher candidates. The article concludes that a systematic integration of digital resources in teacher education programs positively impacts the pedagogical skills of future primary school teachers, thus contributing to a more dynamic and interactive learning environment for young students.

Information competence, digital education, teacher training

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