WAYS OF USING VISUAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING ARTISTIC THINKING OF FUTURE TEACHERS

Abstract

This article explores effective ways of using visual educational technologies to develop the artistic thinking of future teachers. The study emphasizes the role of visualization as a didactic tool that enhances aesthetic perception, imaginative thinking, and creative competence in teacher education. Drawing on the theoretical foundations of visual thinking (R. Arnheim) and visualization concepts, the research analyzes the pedagogical potential of multimedia tools, including images, animations, video materials, and digital visual content. Special attention is given to the integration of visual technologies in teaching the course Folk Pedagogy, which serves as a key medium for transmitting national cultural values, aesthetic traditions, and artistic imagery. The findings demonstrate that the systematic use of visual educational technologies contributes to the activation of students’ cognitive, emotional, and creative activities, strengthens motivation, improves comprehension and retention of learning materials, and fosters communicative and artistic competencies. The article concludes that visual technologies play a crucial role in shaping the artistic-emotional thinking and professional readiness of future teachers in a modern educational environment.