PPREPARING FUTURE ENGLISH TEACHERS FOR DIGITAL CLASSROOMS: METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Keywords:
digital classrooms, English language teaching, teacher education, digital pedagogy, technological integration, student engagement, online assessment, digital literacy, blended learning, educational technology.Abstract
The ongoing expansion of digital technologies has significantly reshaped the field of English language teaching, requiring a new approach to teacher preparation. Future English teachers must be capable of integrating digital tools into their instructional practices while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. This paper examines key methodological difficulties in preparing pre-service teachers for digital classrooms and outlines practical strategies to address these issues through modern educational frameworks.
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