TRANSFORMATIONAL PEDAGOGY AND PREPARATION OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALISTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATION 5.0

Abstract

The purpose of this publication is to explore the concept of transformational pedagogy and its application in contemporary education, with a particular focus on the preparation of pedagogical specialists for developing entrepreneurial competence in students. The author examines how transformational pedagogy can be integrated into the educational process through the use of innovative methods and technologies that stimulate the development of critical thinking, creativity, and social engagement in students. In this context, pedagogical specialists play a crucial role in creating conditions for students to develop as active and engaged individuals, ready to take responsibility for their learning and future. The publication considers transformational pedagogy as both a process and a result. As a process, it involves a dynamic and continuous change in students’ thinking, behavior, and social roles, encouraging active participation and awareness of their own perceptions, beliefs, and social roles. The result of this process is the formation of critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and engagement with social issues, as students become more active, socially responsible, and ready for new challenges. Transformational pedagogy is also viewed as an approach, providing specific methods and strategies to achieve these goals, such as project-based learning, the use of digital platforms, and interactive technologies. The publication emphasizes how Education 5.0 and new technologies offer new opportunities for innovation and personalized learning, which can enrich traditional educational practices. The author highlights the importance of integrating transformational pedagogy into contemporary educational practices as a means of creating innovations and preparing students for active participation in social and economic life.