THE PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF USING INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Keywords:
English language teaching, interactive methods, pedagogical significance, communicative competence, learner engagement.Abstract
This article examines the pedagogical significance of using interactive methods in teaching English. It analyzes the role of interactive approaches in developing students’ communicative competence, fostering independent thinking, and increasing learner engagement in the classroom. Particular attention is given to pair and group work, discussions, role-playing activities, and problem-based tasks as effective tools for enhancing language learning. The study concludes that interactive methods serve as an essential pedagogical resource for improving the effectiveness of English language instruction.
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