THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND MODERN INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES
Keywords:
foreign language teaching, psychology, social sciences, innovative methodologies, communicative approach, motivation, interactive learning.Abstract
This article examines the role of psychology and social sciences in teaching foreign languages. It analyzes the impact of learners’ psychological characteristics, motivation, social environment, and cultural factors on language acquisition. The study also focuses on modern innovative methodologies such as the communicative approach, interactive teaching methods, digital technologies, and project-based learning. The article highlights the importance of integrating psychological and social perspectives to enhance the effectiveness of foreign language teaching.
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