There was a colourful toy; and a wooden dog upon a string, and these things were from long before and there were as a rainstorm and the water climbed up the stream sides incredibly high to almost the tips of hills where evergreens lived. But even before that, the lady who was old and a guardian kept gardens and had flowers and raspberries that were colourful and robust and always happy during the summer sun under which they lived. She collected the raspberries sometimes, walking slowly, and carrying a bowl to put them in. She was then healthy, joyous, and often the boy that she took care of followed her and helped or just watched the world the, the trellis and brick and there were a wooden archway and gate that led to the backyards, to those raspberry and flower worlds…
How later the night darkness became full and the spirits spoke, but they were good spirits and angels and a group of them sang songs and comforted him in his ears if spiritual ears and other worldly hearing. And an oval carpet and God or existence was strongest, wisest, and once, even before that, he was sitting with his grandmother on porches and wore comfortable clothes and had curly hair and was happy, smiling, even laughing.
Oh, he remembered her then and thought she was around currently. A guardian. And she was as she was then. Making things, sweaters, hats, and tablecloths. These were crocheted and useful, well-made, and made confidently and often. And he thought then that, Thank God the world had made her and that she cared for him, made him food, and gave him shelter.
In the far south there was a fine cement pool and beyond it, the sea. These things were good things and markers of the divine. He had been swimming in both. Sometimes the guardian was there, had been there, and that was good. In the modern time he wore a large blue winter coat and as he glanced almost accidentally in a mirror one cold winter day, he remembered the time of guardian and that he wore then a blue coat at least one winter and that it had zippers and a button and kept him warm. He thought it nice and somehow even auspicious that both coats were similar and that somewhere his light and the light of the guardian plus the angels and spirit was the same.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Abstract
This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the essence and content of pedagogical competence in the teaching profession, its structural components, and its role in ensuring the effectiveness of the educational process. It also highlights the factors influencing the formation and development of pedagogical competence. According to the research findings, pedagogical competence is substantiated as a key factor that ensures a teacher’s professional success and the quality of education.
Keywords: pedagogical competence, professional competence, teacher mastery, quality of education, methodological training, communicative competence.
Introduction
The reforms being implemented in the modern education system are placing new demands on the professional activities of teachers. Globalization, the development of digital technologies, and the introduction of a competency-based approach into the education system require teachers to possess a high level of pedagogical competence. This is because the quality of education directly depends on the professional training and mastery of the teacher [1]. In scientific literature, the concept of pedagogical competence is interpreted as an integrative unity of a teacher’s professional knowledge, skills, personal qualities, and the ability to effectively organize pedagogical activity [2].
Theoretical Foundations of Pedagogical Competence
The concept of “competence” originates from the Latin word competens, meaning “appropriate” or “capable.” In scientific sources, competence is explained as an individual’s readiness and ability to effectively carry out a specific activity [3]. Pedagogical competence represents a set of professional qualities that enable a teacher to scientifically organize and manage the educational process and achieve effective outcomes.
A.K. Markova defines pedagogical competence as the harmony of a teacher’s professional knowledge, pedagogical thinking, reflection, and personal position [4]. Likewise, in the works of Sh.A. Amonashvili and V.A. Slastenin, pedagogical competence is interpreted in connection with the teacher’s ability to implement a personality-oriented approach [5].
Components of Pedagogical Competence
Professional (subject) competence — possession of deep theoretical and practical knowledge in the subject being taught.
Methodological competence — ability to apply modern pedagogical technologies and methods.
Psychological-pedagogical competence — consideration of students’ age and individual characteristics.
Communicative competence — ability to establish effective communication and pedagogical cooperation.
Information and communication competence — rational use of digital technologies.
The Role of Pedagogical Competence in Education Quality and Social Development
The quality of education is closely linked to the professional mastery of the teacher. A competent teacher develops students’ independent thinking, applies innovative methods in the educational process, increases student motivation, and implements personality-oriented education. Therefore, pedagogical competence is not only an individual professional quality but also an important factor in shaping the intellectual potential of society [7].
Factors in Developing Pedagogical Competence
Continuous professional education and advanced training;
Participation in research activities;
Pedagogical reflection and self-analysis;
Studying innovative experiences and implementing them in practice.
Conclusion
Pedagogical competence is an integral and priority component of the teaching profession. It ensures the effectiveness of the educational process, contributes to the personal and intellectual development of students, and serves as an important factor in the sustainable development of society. Therefore, in the modern education system, the formation and development of pedagogical competence must be recognized as one of the priority tasks.
References
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Education.” – Tashkent, 2020.
Where elements that do not agree must interact and hold —
Until they meld for eternity.
Evolutionist nightmare: creation at its most exacting —
Less of mortal manipulation
than Divine expression.
Bionote: Emeniano Acain Somoza, Jr. considers himself the official spiritual advisor of his roommates, Gordot and Dwight – the first a goldfish, the other a Turkish Van cat. His works have been published in The Poetry Magazine, Moria Poetry Journal, Fogged Clarity, Everyday Poem, Loch Raven Review, The Buddhist Poetry Review, The Philippines Free Press, Troubadour 21, Full of Crow, Indigo Rising, Asia Writes, Triggerfish Critical Review, Troubadors 21, Gloom Cupboard, TAYO, Haggard & Halloo, and elsewhere. His first book, A Fistful of Moonbeams, was published by Kilmog Press in April 2010. His second, Kleenex Theory, published by Createspace-Amazon, came out in 2015. He is busy anthologizing emptiness and boredom at the moment.
Abstract: This article explores benefits of utilizing podcasts and story-telling methods for developing listening and pronunciation skills while learning foreign languages. Nowadays, these methods are crucial for developing learners’ listening and comprehension. In this article, we will see how these two methods are really effective in real life.
Key words: listening and pronunciation skills, podcasts, storytelling, concentration
Introduction: In modern world, developing listening skill is not only demand for some certificates like IELTS, TOEFL, or others, but also it is vitally important to understand cultural circumstances. For a lot of people, listening is the most difficult section. Learning in only traditional lessons without beneficial ways is so boring for learners and of course it forms hate in learners mind to new language. In initial time, we must know what ways are helpful to improve it. Actually, using podcasts and story-telling methods is one of the best ways. What is podcast and storytelling? Podcast – collection of general themes of native speakers’ speeches about interesting, documentary, funny themes or other ones. They can help to reduce misunderstanding and learn new languages from native speakers in English. Storytelling is utilizing written sounds, pictures for talking some story again. It is so useful to make learning prosses meaningful and attractive. This article highlights advantages of these two methods.
There are key points using podcasts and story-telling:
First, they improve intonation and rhythm in pronunciation.
While learners tell story again and again, they can have better speech. They try to understand general idea. This situation has double positive points. It is productive way to make good intonation and improve memory than other traditional methods. Furthermore, it gives a chance to remember good ideas while speaking. Of course it is necessary for beautiful speeches. Moreover, learners can listen native’s accent and make use of it in real life. Additionally, it encourages better memory
Second, better concentration.
When learners listen some podcast, they can concentrate very well. Because they pay attention more and more to a podcast’s words. They have interesting meaning. In listeners’ mind it emerges a question as “What will be next?” Notably, there are emotional opinions or sentences in podcasts. Specifically, sometimes they are amusing, comic, or cause you to cry. They force to listen alertly.
According to some researches, among noisy condition by listening podcast people can enhance their concentration continuously. For instance, when we listen to podcast, we try to understand what about it, why we must listen it or etc. In addition, we have an opportunity to learn native speakers’ words, collacations. Indeed it is the great way to form our language more natural than learning by heart prepared words.
Thirdly, a developing mindset.
While listening podcast, learners gather lots of information in their mind about something. Especially, there are so many podcasts which are beneficial for them in English. As an example, when people watch a podcast about countries, the most beautiful places, the cleanest ones, they will have general idea about it. If they do not understand very well, they may watch or listen again and aging. It is one of the extra benefits for learners. In the same way, it is so comfortable way to learn easily. Today’s research shows that, listening podcasts can affect positively by increasing creative facts or ideas. In other words, by listening podcasts learners can take motivations. They are created from real life situations. And people can have opportunities to select ones which they are interested in theme from wide range of podcasts.
Conclusion. To summarize, listening skill may enhance by adding podcasts and story-telling methods to learning process. Podcasts can give attentive and memorable materials. Storytelling can also improve learner’s speech. Always Using these methods is a way to have perfect listening skill. With these two methods no one tired of learning, otherwise he/she may love the new language as a native. Indisputable fact that, they will be successful in this language with so many awards or their career.
References:
Smith, J. (2020). Storytelling in Language Education. Oxford University Press
Renandya, W. A., & Farrell, T. S. C. (2011). ‘Teacher, the tape is too fast!’ Extensive listening in ELT. ELT Journal, 65(1), 52–59. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccq015
Ramirez, M. G. (2024). The Use of Podcasts for Language Learning: A Systematic Review of Literature. International Journal of English Language Studies, 6(1), 47–53. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijels.2024.6.1.4
Ramirez, M. G. (2025). Systematic review on the use of podcasts for language learning. Journal of Language Teaching and Learning Research, 18(1), 45–67. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jltr.2025.18.1.45
Mukhtasarkhon Khusanjonova was born on September 12, in Uzbekistan, Fergana. She is a student at Uzbekistan State World Language University, English philology faculty. She is a bright and creative student from Uzbekistan. She enjoys learning foreign languages, especially English and Spanish. Muxtasar is also interested in education and personal growth.
