EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Keywords:
English language teaching, interactive methods, communicative competence, higher education, problem-based tasks, motivation, pedagogy, learning process.Abstract
This article analyzes the effectiveness of interactive methods in teaching English in higher education institutions. In particular, it examines the role of modern pedagogical approaches in developing students’ communicative competence, independent thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. The possibilities of organizing effective language learning through interactive methods such as group discussions, role plays, debates, and problem-based tasks are illustrated with examples. The study identifies the advantages of interactive techniques over traditional methods and highlights their impact on increasing students’ engagement and motivation. The findings of the article are significant for improving the educational process and preparing students for real-life communication in English.
References
1. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press, 2001.- 252 p.
2. Harmer, J. How to Teach English. Longman, 2007.- 288 p.
3. Brown, H. D. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Education, 2007.- 410 p.
4. Scrivener, J. Learning Teaching: The Essential Guide to English Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Macmillan, 2011.- 416 p.
5. Ur, P. A Course in English Language Teaching (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press, 2012.- 375 p.
6. Thornbury, S. How to Teach Speaking. Longman, 2005.- 156 p.
7. Nunan, D. Task-Based Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press, 2004. - 222 p.
8. Larsen-Freeman, D., & Anderson, M. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press, 2011. - 272 p.
9. Johnson, K. An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (2nd ed.). Pearson Longman, 2008. - 360 p.
10. Brookfield, S. D. Teaching for Critical Thinking: Tools and Techniques to Help Students Question Their Assumptions. Jossey-Bass, 2012. - 320 p.
