THE ROLE OF INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHODS IN DEVELOPING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
Keywords:
Keywords: communicative competence, higher education, interactive teaching methods, student-centered learning, language education, collaborative learning.Abstract
Abstract
The development of communicative competence has become one of the primary
objectives of modern higher education. In the context of globalization and increasing
academic and professional mobility, university graduates are expected to possess not
only subject-specific knowledge but also effective communication skills. This study
examines the role of interactive teaching methods in developing university students'
communicative competence. The research explores the theoretical foundations of
communicative competence and analyzes the effectiveness of interactive methods such
as role plays, discussions, debates, case studies, project-based learning, and
collaborative tasks. The findings suggest that interactive teaching methods
significantly enhance students' linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic
competences by creating authentic communication opportunities and increasing learner
engagement.
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