ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS AS THE FUNDAMENTAL BASIS FOR STUDYING EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS BY FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS

Abstract

The article examines the issue of preparing future technology teachers to integrate educational robotics into general secondary education institutions. It substantiates the position that electrical engineering and electronics form the fundamental scientific and practical basis for studying and teaching robotics, as they provide students with a systematic understanding of electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, sensors, microcontrollers, and the principles of integrating these components into robotic systems. Attention is drawn to the current state of research in the field of educational robotics and the pedagogical training of future technology teachers, identifying trends and gaps in scientific studies in this area. The paper emphasizes that most studies focus on the methodology of implementing the STEM approach, developing educational models, and didactic scenarios; however, a systematic understanding of the role of electrical and electronic training in shaping teachers' professional competence remains insufficient. In this context, a concept for the course "Electrical Engineering and Electronics" is proposed, whose content is structured according to the principle of gradual complexity: from studying the basic concepts of electrical engineering to their practical implementation in modern robotics projects. To achieve educational objectives, it is necessary to create modern laboratory conditions, including the availability of electronic components, breadboards, measuring instruments, and robotics kits with open architecture. A key component is the use of digital simulators and modeling environments, which enhance the safety and effectiveness of learning. Additionally, emphasis is placed on developing students' skills in safely working with electrical circuits and the ethical use of technical resources. The inclusion of electrical engineering and electronics in the training system for future technology teachers is viewed as a means of developing their methodological readiness to implement STEM education in schools, which, in the long run, will ensure an improvement in the quality of technical education and the competitiveness of graduates.