DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/Keywords:
Social competence, Innovative approach, Primary education, Social-emotional learning (SEL), Reflexive analysis, Communicative competence, Cooperative learning, Pedagogical competencies.Abstract
This scientific article (or thesis) is devoted to the theoretical and practical problems of developing the social competence of future primary school teachers through innovative approaches. Social competence is analyzed as an integral part of professional activity based on the concepts of L. S. Vygotsky, J. Dewey and modern SEL (Social Emotional Learning), in which it includes the ability of the teacher to create a positive psychological climate in the classroom, to form social activity in students and to adapt to complex communication situations.
The results of the analysis show differences between traditional approaches in the education system of Uzbekistan and foreign best practices, such as the EU Recommendations 2023 (Key Competencies for Lifelong Learning) (e.g. Iswari (2017)'s trainings in inclusive education). Based on the work of local scientists (Akhmedova, Khojieva), the author scientifically substantiates the need to introduce innovative approaches (ICT, interactive methods, reflexive analysis, cooperative learning). The article emphasizes the need to develop a comprehensive model for the development of socio-emotional competence of future teachers in accordance with the state strategies of the education system of Uzbekistan, and aims to fill this scientific gap.
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