Interactive Methods of Teaching Students Oral Speech in the Credit
Module System
Abduxafizova Nargiza Abduxafizovna
Tashkent University of Technology, Uzbekistan
Keywords: Module, Modular System, Credit-Modular Training, Educational Process, Method of Independent Work,
Didactic Games, Interactive Methods of New Pedagogical Technologies.
Abstract: This article provides insights into the credit-modular system, exploring its characteristics and the
implementation of this system within the education framework of Uzbekistan. It delves into the
significance, features, capabilities, and advantages of the credit-modular system on a global scale. The work
elucidates contemporary requirements for the content of foreign language training tailored for students
pursuing non-linguistic specialties, particularly within the context of a unified European educational space.
This information holds value for the domestic higher education system, contributing to the development and
cultivation of key competencies in future specialists. The article also examines foreign and domestic
experiences in organizing foreign language training, highlighting the primary attributes of the
Europeanization of education and the adaptive educational potential embedded in foreign language training
practices. These insights aim to facilitate their constructive integration into the domestic system of higher
professional education. Furthermore, the article meticulously details popular technologies and methods
employed in foreign language training within countries boasting developed socio-economic systems. It
provides a comprehensive overview of their potential applications in the practice of foreign language
training for students, proposing principles of adaptation and conditions for their utilization within
universities, particularly in the context of the ongoing Europeanization of education.
1 INTRODUCTION
In the credit-modular system of higher education,
pedagogical collaboration serves not only as a way
to address the needs of both teachers and students
during the study of a subject, but also as a means of
mastering the material. The commitment of students
to their learning is contingent upon the teachers'
ability to establish such collaboration. Within the
credit module framework, pedagogical cooperation
represents an interactive form wherein teachers and
professors view themselves not merely as objects of
instruction, but as independent and freedom-loving
individuals. The extent of students' dedication to
learning is influenced by the teachers' capability to
foster such collaboration (Abidova D. M. 2018).
Effective organization of the learning
environment enhances students' interest in the
subject matter, motivating them to invest their
energy and enthusiasm fully. Research has
demonstrated that when teachers and professors
approach students as if seeking assistance in
explaining aspects of the subject matter, it deepens
pedagogical collaboration. The transformation of
students into active learners is not only a
prerequisite for a successful learning process but
also a crucial condition for their development.
Through this educational approach, students
cultivate independence, unlock their high potential,
and evolve into well-rounded personalities.
In the course of training and education, students
acquire profound knowledge, skills, and
competencies relevant to their field, transforming
into competitive and highly capable individuals. An
examination of this issue reveals that students'
engagement in the learning process hinges on the
effective organization of faculty-student interaction
(Benamar, R. 2009), the careful selection and
arrangement of educational materials, strategies for
enhancing knowledge assimilation, and underscores
the impact of the assessment system on learning
outcomes.
Consequently, the independent thinking of
students in the credit-modular system of higher
education is intricately linked to collaborative efforts
with professors and teachers. Crucial elements in
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this educational process include the provision of
samples, course outlines, and a diverse range of
subjects, comprehensive presentations, practical and
laboratory-seminar assignments, as well as
independent work tasks. Additionally, students
should be presented with topic-specific tests, along
with overall assessments, video lessons that
comprehensively cover the subject matter, and both
midterm and final exams covering all topics.
Adapting to contemporary trends, students must
progress from basic to advanced knowledge, skills,
and abilities under the guidance of professors and
teachers, who encourage creative exploration in the
learning process. Consequently, this will contribute
to the development of a competitive and robust
workforce capable of meeting the demands of the
present day.
2 METHODS AND MATERIALS
As previously mentioned, in June 1999, 29 European
countries endorsed the Declaration on the European
Higher Education Region. Preceding this, the
Sorbonne Declaration was signed in May 1998,
followed by international meetings of education
system leaders in Salamanca and Prague in 2001.
These events marked the initiation of the process to
establish a cohesive educational landscape in
Europe. Decision-makers at the international,
regional, national, and institutional levels base their
decisions on key concepts defining the strategic role
of higher education in society and its internal
structure, including alignment with contemporary
standards, emphasis on quality, and a commitment to
internationalization.
The Europeanization of education stands as a
crucial aspect of the policy pursued by Western
European nations (Milrud, R.P. 2000) in their efforts
to revitalize the content of foreign language
instruction within a unified educational framework.
Contemporary foreign language teaching, marked by
dynamic diversification, grapples with the challenge
of aligning academic content with the learning
environment. Whether oriented towards the
humanities or technology, the content of language
training should encompass both the professional
aspects of communication and topics with broad
cognitive relevance.
The strategic objective in cultivating a
competitive professional lie in enhancing the quality
of education in accordance with the principles
outlined in the Bologna Declaration (Ivanova V.I.
2006). Consequently, as Uzbekistan engages in the
Bologna process and undertakes the modernization
of vocational education, it is imperative to adhere to
pan-European quality standards.
Contemporary educational policies prescribe
specific criteria for university activities,
necessitating adherence to modular construction of
educational programs, problem-based learning,
provision of self-assessment opportunities, and the
establishment of more flexible conditions for
completing training courses, including entry,
interruption, and completion. Furthermore,
universities are expected to engage in collaboration
with social institutions and business organizations,
undertake measures to promote lifelong learning for
sustained competitiveness and employability, and
contribute to the effectiveness of government
policies aimed at fostering a culture of lifelong
learning.
In light of these requirements, it is noteworthy
that the modular organization of educational content
addresses the inherent contradiction between the
subject-disciplinary presentation of educational
material in the educational standard and curriculum,
and the imperative to integrate knowledge acquired
by students during the learning process. The
modular training approach presents educational
material as a cohesive block, facilitating the
achievement of a unified learning content aligned
with complex didactic goals.
The Bologna Agreements underscore the
importance of integrating student-oriented credit-
module learning technology into the educational
process. This integration is deemed a necessary step
to enhance the quality of higher education and
establish an effective intra-university control system
based on credit units. Such a system allows for the
determination of the criterion level of students'
foundational competencies in the respective
discipline, aligning with international educational
standards. The adoption of credit-modular learning
technology aligns with contemporary requirements,
ensuring the comparability of national higher
education documents as universities integrate into
the unified European educational space
(Mustafakulov Sh., Sultanov M. 2024). This
integration, in turn, fosters the academic mobility of
future specialists.
Crucial to the development of a unified
educational space and the integration of Uzbek
education into it are international research projects.
Societal, individual, and state needs, evolving due to
changing socio-economic and political
circumstances, necessitate the continuous adjustment
of academic discipline content. This dynamic also
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prompts the imposition of new requirements for the
training of future specialists, especially in the realm
of foreign language education within professional
education.
For several years, the Council of Europe has
been actively implementing a language policy aimed
at fostering plurilingualism in European countries.
Notably, the organization initiates and finances
diverse projects in the field of foreign languages,
aiding participating nations in developing and
reforming their national educational programs for
foreign language training. These projects facilitate
the exchange of experiences and teaching
technologies while promoting the development of
modern methods for teaching foreign languages.
In the current educational landscape, the
emphasis is placed on student-oriented pedagogical
technologies that empower students in their self-
development. The imperative of lifelong education
necessitates the modernization of foreign language
training, with a focus on enhancing the global and
local educational processes and spaces. Within the
context of significant global educational trends and
the Bologna process, individualizing a student's
educational path stands out as a key requirement.
This involves adapting the educational process to the
individual's requests and needs, orienting learning
toward the student's personality, and facilitating
opportunities for self-discovery.
Central to the Bologna process is the
individualization of a student's educational journey,
aligning with broader educational trends that
emphasize tailoring the learning experience to the
individual's preferences and capacities (N.
Sultanova). This approach aims to cultivate
individuals who autonomously chart their
development trajectory based on their abilities and
capabilities, enabling them to make responsible
decisions and navigate the complexities of the
modern world with precision, effectiveness, and
intelligence. A distinctive feature of the European
education system is the responsibility for the quality
of educational programs lying with the educational
institutions themselves rather than the state. The
primary requirement imposed by the state and
society on vocational education institutions is the
openness and transparency of activities, ensuring the
quality of the educational services provided.
The standards and principles governing quality
assurance in European education, as formulated by
the European Association for Quality Assurance in
Higher Education, propose a three-tiered approach to
quality control: institutional, national, and pan-
European (Tregubova T.M. 2008). In light of the
ongoing Europeanization processes and the evolving
labor market structure, there is a growing need for
higher education students to receive more
comprehensive language training that emphasizes
the development of professional communicative
competence.
The proficiency in key competencies serves as a
primary criterion for assessing the quality of
education, with language training being an integral
component of this evaluation. The current challenge
involves enhancing the professional and cultural
aspects of language training content, necessitating
the targeted development of pedagogical tools and
activities. This development aims to systematically
immerse students in a language-rich environment,
encompassing both general cultural and professional
vocabulary. In the credit-modular system of higher
education, fostering an egalitarian relationship
between professors and students in pedagogical
cooperation is pivotal for ensuring the enjoyment of
tasks and, consequently, the effectiveness of the
learning process. It is essential to recognize that
encouraging student activity in education serves not
only as a mechanism for mastering fundamental
knowledge but also aims at developing the broader
socio-cultural capabilities of individuals.
In our perspective, the educational situation
functions as a dynamic system that organizes the
learning process and comprises two integral
components (Abidova D. M., 2018): 1) the
interaction between the student and the teacher, and
2) student interaction. In the credit-module system,
the interaction between teachers and students
commences with teacher-guided assistance,
gradually evolving into more active student
involvement, ultimately transforming into a
collaborative learning process. This evolving
dynamic results in a cooperative relationship
between students and teachers, where creativity and
collaboration are intricately interconnected. Indeed,
collaboration emerges through creativity, and it is
within collaboration that creativity truly flourishes.
True creative collaboration thrives in environments
characterized by democracy, transparency, and
where administrative influence and faculty directives
do not hinder the independent thinking of students in
the classroom. Particularly in the first and second
years of a bachelor's degree, emphasis is placed on
assignments that stimulate the creative thinking of
students.
Effective pedagogical collaboration within the
credit-module system of higher education
necessitates successful cooperation between students
and teachers in the Moodle online system. It is
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crucial for them to consistently uphold all pertinent
information at the required standard. The input of
information into the online Moodle system follows
the guidelines outlined in PF-5847 dated October 8,
2019 and “Five development priorities of the
Republic of Uzbekistan for 2017-2021”1 “On the
state program for the implementation of the action
strategy in the “Year of Science, Education and
Development of the Digital EconomyIn order to
ensure the implementation of the tasks defined by
Resolution No. PF-5953 dated March 2, 2020, the
Cabinet of Ministers decided: from the 2020/2021
academic year, a procedure has been introduced for
the gradual transfer of the educational process to a
credit-module system in universities of the republic
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To sustain interest in the dialogue, it can be
segmented into three parts:
I. Initially, fostering diversity of opinions;
II. Secondly, promoting variance in the
assessment and comprehension of the topic;
III. Lastly, establishing commonality through
language and other scientific and technical
means can prove effective.
Achieving a high impact in a conversation is
challenging without a "common language," that is,
unanimous understanding. For instance, students
may struggle to comprehend complex and unfamiliar
terms used by the instructor. In the absence of
dialogue within the educational process, it is
presumed that the professor-teacher has not found an
effective means of delivering the material to
students. To avoid such situations, establishing a
partnership with students requires meeting the
following criteria:
1. Respecting the student's personality by
considering their interests and abilities during
the communication process;
2. Demonstrating confidence in each student's
abilities, assisting in their development, and
fostering a sense of self-assurance;
3. Acting as an equal partner to establish
friendly relations with the student;
1
www.lex.uz/O Decree of the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan No. PF-5349 “On approval of the Concept
for the development of the higher education system of
the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030.”
2
On measures to improve the system related to the
organization of the educational process in higher
education institutions. Decision of the Cabinet of
Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 31.12.2020
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4. Boosting students' confidence in the future by
celebrating their successes, sharing their
concerns, and offering encouragement;
5. Strictly adhering to ethical standards in the
communication process contributes to
enhancing the professor's reputation.
In the credit-module system of higher
education, students, alongside professors and
teachers, establish conducive conditions for open
communication. This enables students to freely
express their opinions without the fear of errors
hindering their statements. It fosters an environment
where students can articulate their thoughts, correct
mistakes, cultivate independent thinking, and
ensures the prevention of recurring errors. This
dynamic transforms teachers, professors, and
students into reliable partners. In summary, insights
from the observations on pedagogical cooperation
between teachers and students in the credit-module
system of higher education lead to the following
conclusions:
1. Implementing problem-based learning,
independent study, didactic games, and
interactive methods of new pedagogical
technologies in the classroom is a crucial
factor in establishing a positive relationship
between students and teachers.
2. When acquiring knowledge in scientific
fields, the positive impact of students
independently discussing and drawing
conclusions, rather than passively accepting
the teacher's opinion, fosters the development
of independent thinking.
3. Within the Moodle online system (Abidova
D. M. 2018), it is imperative for the teacher
to input all subject-related information at the
required standard.
4. The teacher's approach to students with
respect not only ensures effective cooperation
but also garners respect from students. This
mutual respect facilitates the understanding
of science for each student when tackling
problems.
Presently, a comprehensive comparative
examination of the European utilization of modular
technologies for vocational training holds significant
relevance. A notable example is the Open University
of the United Kingdom, renowned for its extensive
experience in block-modular teaching. Common
characteristics observed across all training courses at
the Open University encompass a modular structure,
interactivity, and multimedia integration. The
university provides individualized programs with a
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range of elective courses. Under the modular
training approach, students attend school
approximately once every two months for sessions
lasting three to seven days. Between these sessions,
independent study is encouraged using materials
provided by the university. The modular training
program demands no more than 20 hours of
commitment per week. The program itself is
segmented into multiple stages, offering the
flexibility of incorporating elements of individual
(modular in form) planning.
Advancing the professional training of future
specialists in Uzbekistan necessitates not only a
reevaluation of domestic practices but also the
exploration of methods to incorporate beneficial
foreign experiences in preparing students for the
challenges of contemporary teaching and
educational practices. The sporadic application of
educational technologies and the inadequate
formulation of principles for selecting and
organizing content to foster creative abilities among
students in local higher education institutions
underscore the crucial requirement to examine,
analyze, and draw upon the wealth of international
experience in this domain. We propose adopting
technologies utilized in related humanitarian fields
abroad, alongside foreign language training.
The universality of technologies incorporating
interdisciplinary connections, as indicated by our
research findings, serves as the cornerstone for
developing general professional, specific
professional, and general cultural competencies
among students as outlined in the state educational
standard for higher professional education in
Uzbekistan. To enhance the effectiveness of foreign
language training, we advocate for personality-
oriented technologies characterized by
anthropocentricity and humanistic orientation. These
technologies facilitate the identification of teaching
methods and tools that align with each student's
individual characteristics, allowing for customized
educational content. The student-oriented approach,
an integral element of the personal-activity
approach, ensures the research-oriented nature of the
educational process, cultivates students' experience
in independently seeking new knowledge, and
fosters reflexive creative thinking.
3 CONCLUSION
Based on our experimental work, collaborative
learning is more extensively manifested in the
"Project Method" technology. Teaching a foreign
language through project-based methods involves
integrating knowledge acquired from teaching other
humanities subjects, considering interdisciplinary
connections, and incorporating specialized, highly
professional subject areas. The outcome of project-
based activities is a "documented work" presented
through a designed display, album, wall newspaper,
or organized event. The chosen report format could
include role-playing, quizzes, reports, radio
broadcasts, short video films, or computer
presentations.
The individual project work undertaken by
students when learning a foreign language aligns
with the current educational trend, emphasizing a
research-oriented, inquiry-based learning model.
This approach instructs students on independently
planning their actions, anticipating potential
problem-solving options, and selecting methods and
means for their implementation. The primary
criterion for evaluating project work is the student's
ability to engage in interaction and collaboration
while addressing design, research, and creative
problems.
In project-based learning, students
meticulously address specific issues relevant to
them, progressing through the following stages:
1. Goal-setting: Selecting project
activity topics, forming groups that include
students with diverse levels of proficiency.
2. Planning: Formulating
hypotheses, defining tasks, and identifying
potential information sources to address the
problem.
3. Execution: Developing skills in
information handling, synthesizing and
analyzing ideas, preparing projects for
presentation, and seeking guidance from
teachers in specialized disciplines.
4. Project defense: Collaborating
with the teacher, students engage in
discussions and evaluations of the results
achieved in their projects.
The creative process inherent in the project
activities of aspiring specialists fosters an
environment conducive to paired, intra-group, and
inter-group student interaction, as well as interaction
between teachers and students. This environment
cultivates a sense of community, collegiality, mutual
respect, and healthy competition.
Collaboration is also evident in the support
provided by more successful students to those who
may be struggling, especially when the latter have
valid reasons for missing classes. In such cases, less
successful students prepare a report on their work
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for evaluation using the "Web Quest" format. The
entire work scenario, including introduction,
description, thematic situation, assignment, stages of
implementation, and sources, is presented in
electronic form. This format enables students to
answer compiled questions themselves.
As interactive learning methods, these
technologies contribute to the intellectual and moral
development of students. They promote
independence, goodwill, and a reduction in the
number of uncertified students due to active
participation in project work.
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