THE ROLE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN DEVELOPING HYGIENIC COMPETENCIES AMONG STUDENTS
Keywords:
hygienic competencies; mobile learning; mHealth; persuasive technology; COM-B; instructional design; gamification; information security; evaluation criteria.Abstract
This article analyzes the pedagogical and information-communication foundations of using mobile applications to develop hygienic competencies among students. The introduction highlights the importance of hygiene culture, the potential of mobile learning, and the relevance of digital health. The methods section describes the use of integrative and normative-comparative analyses, as well as approaches for developing a competency model. The results outline the structural components of hygienic competence, the requirements for the content and functionality of mobile applications, evaluation criteria, and methods for integrating them into the educational process. The discussion compares the findings with international experience and pedagogical theory. The conclusion emphasizes that mobile applications can effectively foster hygienic competencies when aligned with scientifically grounded pedagogical design.
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