MODERN APPROACHES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAM-DIDACTIC SUPPORT FOR THE FORMATION OF PROGRAMMING COMPETENCE

Abstract

for the formation of programming competence among engineering students. This paper presents the development and testing of program-didactic support aimed at integrating programming with engineering disciplines and the use of digital tools. As the methodological basis, Python, MathCad, Excel, and Word were applied, along with the ITTS educational portal and an electronic textbook, which ensured the implementation of blended and distance learning formats. The experimental verification was conducted in universities of Uzbekistan with first-year students divided into control and experimental groups. In the control groups, teaching was carried out using traditional methods, while in the experimental groups, the developed methodology was applied. The results demonstrated a steady increase in students’ competence across cognitive, motivational, activity-based, and reflective components. Statistical data processing using Student’s t-test confirmed the reliability of differences between the groups. Additionally, the survey revealed an increase in motivation and the development of reflective skills among students in the experimental groups. The conclusions indicate that the proposed methodology contributes to the development of algorithmic thinking, research activity, and readiness for professional work in the digital economy. The practical significance of the study lies in its applicability for modernizing curricula in engineering universities and creating digital educational courses.