METHODOLOGICAL MODEL FOR TRAINING STUDENTS IN PEDAGOGY ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AT PRIMARY SCHOOL

This paper examines a methodological model for training students in pedagogy on the use of electronic resources in technology education at primary school level. The model is based on two main approaches – organizational and didactic. The organisational approach includes three types of preparation including general pedagogical training; subject-specific didactic training for teaching Technology and Entrepreneurship and postgraduate qualification. The didactic approach relates directly to the training of students at the subject level. In general, it covers an overview of all categories of resources and the methodological guidelines for their use, as well as independent practice on the electronic platform. This process is closely related to the integration of information and communication technologies in the use of electronic resources in all aspects, as well as familiarisation with the methodology of their application in the subject Technology and Entrepreneurship at primary school.Since 2015, the new electronic resources in the subject kits have been changing seriously the learning environment and creating prerequisites for new methodological approaches to teaching. Their more important characteristics are that they: motivate students and teachers; complement teaching and learning with new activities; make teaching and learning more attractive for teachers and students; allow for independent work; provide easy and fast feedback interactive learning; show the need for technology in every person’s life; expand the content horizontally (at topic or section level), providing more opportunities to consolidate and enhance students' knowledge and skills; ensure easy and fast orientation in the content; provide tools for better viewing of electronic textbook pages.Methodological guidelines have been developed and presented to each group of electronic resources. They guide students and teachers to specific learning activities.The proposed methodological model for preparing students in pedagogy how to use electronic resources for teaching technology at primary school is an option to optimise students' learning. The most important conclusions resulting from this research are related, in the first place, to the need of organised, structured and adapted to the conditions in Bulgaria optimisation of initial teacher training in connection with the new electronic resources. As a consequence, knowledge of these resources, their capabilities and the methodology employed in the Technology and Entrepreneurship lesson will provide better didactic results.