COMPUTER MODELING AS A MEANS OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF STUDYING ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The article presents a comprehensive scientific and pedagogical study of computer modeling as a means of enhancing the effectiveness of teaching analytical chemistry in higher education institutions. Modern digital tools not only improve the quality of learning but also contribute to the development of students’ abilities to work with data, perform calculations, and formulate scientific conclusions. At the same time, Ukrainian pedagogical practice currently lacks comprehensive methodological frameworks that demonstrate the application of computer modeling specifically within the course of analytical chemistry. This situation gives rise to certain contradictions between the contemporary educational demand for the digitalization of natural sciences and the limited opportunities for its implementation; between the significant potential of analytical chemistry for the use of computer models and the insufficient methodological support; as well as between the growing demand for interactive educational resources and the shortage of adapted materials for Ukrainian universities. In order to address the identified problem, a set of methods was employed to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of computer modeling in teaching analytical chemistry. An analysis of psychological, pedagogical, and methodological literature was conducted, which made it possible to systematize and generalize modern approaches to chemistry education and the integration of digital technologies into higher education, as well as to identify the advantages of using virtual laboratories and simulators in the study of analytical chemistry. A pedagogical experiment involving the use of computer modeling in the teaching of analytical chemistry was carried out at Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University and Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The results of the pedagogical experiment confirmed the effectiveness of computer modeling in teaching analytical chemistry as an innovative means of integrating theoretical knowledge with students’ practical skills. The use of virtual laboratories and digital simulations provided visualization of complex analytical processes, promoted the development of analytical thinking, facilitated the formation of sustainable professional competencies, and increased students’ motivation for learning, capacity for independent inquiry, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.