Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics

Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics

Enhancing Analytical Skills to Improve English Teachers' Professional Competence

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Iskander Engelevich Yarmakeev 1
Rimma Maratovna Akhmadullina 2
Nelly Raisovna Valiakhmetova 2
Mariya Vyacheslavovna Melnikova 3
1 Department of Language and Intercultural Communication, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
2 Department of Tatar Studies and Cultural Studies, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
3 Department of English, Innopolis University, Innopolis, Russia
10.22055/rals.2023.19456
Abstract
The professional development of aspiring English teachers stands as a primary aim of contemporary English teacher education. The development and enhancement of English teachers' competence should be a priority throughout their entire teaching careers. An essential determinant of the proficiency of English instructors is their analytical capabilities. These abilities enable accurate diagnosis of pedagogical phenomena and the delineation of objectives for future endeavors; they also facilitate the effective resolution of educational challenges. This paper examines the impact of the interdependence between philosophical and pedagogical knowledge on the development of pre-service English teachers' analytical abilities. Common issues and problems that modern philosophy and pedagogy may be able to resolve are discussed, along with the significance of integrating the content of these university courses for the development of students' professional competence. The experiment examining the enhancement of analytical abilities via the fusion of philosophical and pedagogical expertise is described in detail.
Keywords
English Teacher
Philosophical Knowledge
Pedagogical Knowledge
Analytical Skill
Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics
Volume 14, Issue 3
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Applied Linguistics (ICRAL 2023), October 30, 2023, Kazan, Russia
October 2023
Pages 90-94