THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR DESIGNING AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION MODEL IN AN INTEGRATIVE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

Аннотация

This article examines the theoretical foundations for designing an alternative education model within an integrative digital environment. The relevance of the topic is determined by the rapid transformation of education under the influence of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, online learning platforms, open educational resources, adaptive systems, and flexible learning trajectories. Traditional education models, based mainly on fixed curricula, uniform teaching methods, and classroom-centered instruction, are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of diverse learners. Therefore, alternative education models should be developed on the basis of learner-centeredness, flexibility, inclusiveness, digital competence, collaboration, personalization, and lifelong learning. The article analyzes constructivism, connectivism, competency-based education, blended learning theory, universal design for learning, and human-centered digital pedagogy as key theoretical foundations. The study proposes a conceptual structure for an alternative education model that integrates digital tools, pedagogical innovation, individual learning pathways, formative assessment, and teacher facilitation. The findings show that an integrative digital environment can increase educational accessibility, learner autonomy, motivation, creativity, and practical competence if it is designed systematically and ethically