RELEVANCE OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SOCIAL SECTOR SPECIALISTS IN THE DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The thesis substantiates the scientific-practical relevance of developing cognitive competence of future social sector specialists in the digital educational environment based on three factors: the growing complexity of social problems, the digitalization of professional activity, and the educational reforms of Uzbekistan — Presidential Decree PF-60 of 2022. Despite work by McClelland, Raven, Prensky and local researchers, a deficit of specialized research integrating the digital environment with social sector training is noted. The theoretical and practical significance of the topic is substantiated.