DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL THINKING AND PRACTICAL SKILLS OF MEDICAL STUDENTS USING A DIGITIZED EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT: ANALYSIS OF PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES AND METHODOLOGIES
Keywords:
Medical education, clinical thinking, practical skills, digitized learning environment, competency-based education, problem-based learning, simulation-based learning, digital pedagogyAbstract
The rapid integration of digital technologies in medical education has transformed traditional teaching methodologies, enabling the development of clinical thinking and practical skills among medical students. This study analyzes contemporary pedagogical approaches, including competency-based education (CBE), problem-based learning (PBL), simulation-based learning (SBL), and digital learning platforms, to determine their effectiveness in fostering clinical reasoning, decision-making, and hands-on competencies. Emphasis is placed on the role of interactive digital environments in promoting experiential learning, immediate feedback, and collaborative problem-solving. The findings highlight that combining digitized tools with structured pedagogical strategies significantly enhances students’ readiness for real-world clinical scenarios, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Recommendations for curriculum design, instructional methods, and assessment frameworks are discussed to optimize digital learning integration in clinical education.
