Pedagogical Opportunities Of Using Gamification Technologies In The Formation And Development Of Professional Competence Of Future Preschool Educators

This article examines the pedagogical opportunities of using gamification technologies in the formation and development of professional competence among future preschool educators. It is theoretically substantiated that integrating game-design elements (points, rankings, staged progression, rewards, “missions,” and “challenges”) into the learning process strengthens learners’ intrinsic motivation, increases active engagement, and supports the development of practice-oriented competencies. The study highlights the role of gamification in fostering key components of a preschool educator’s professional competence, including methodological, communicative, reflective, innovative, and socio-psychological dimensions. Particular attention is given to modeling professional situations, organizing rapid feedback, and integrating reflective mechanisms as factors that enhance learning effectiveness. The findings may contribute to improving competency-based training within the preschool teacher education system.