DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
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social competence, innovation, reflective teaching, emotional intelligence, teacher training, educational modernization.Abstract
This paper presents a theoretical and planned practical study on developing social competence among future primary school teachers through innovative approaches. The study is designed to explore the relationship between innovation-based teaching methods and the growth of social, emotional, and communicative competence in pre-service teachers. The research aims to implement a pilot program that integrates reflective learning, cooperative methods, and digital pedagogies into the teacher preparation curriculum. The expected outcome is the creation of a sustainable model for enhancing teachers’ social competence that aligns with Uzbekistan’s educational modernization strategy.
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