DUAL EDUCATION — BRIDGING THEORY AND PRACTICE

Damira Shorukova Shermamatovna, a fourth-year student majoring in English Language and Literature at the Institute of Philology of B. Osmonov Jalal-Abad State University, group ChT-1-23, is currently undertaking professional pedagogical practice at Sky International School, an international school.

Dual education is an approach that combines theoretical knowledge acquired at university with practical professional experience. It helps students develop professional competencies, acquire essential practical skills, and prepare for their future careers.

Sky International School employs teachers from Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Republic of South Africa. Lessons are conducted in English, providing the student with an opportunity to experience an international educational environment, improve her English communication skills, and become familiar with modern teaching methods.

During her teaching practice, Damira Shorukova Shermamatovna attends lessons in primary classes, observes experienced teachers, and studies different approaches to classroom management and lesson organization. She also conducts lessons independently, using interactive whiteboards, video materials, educational games, and visual aids. These activities help her improve her lesson-planning skills, classroom management techniques, and ability to engage effectively with young learners.

An important role in the student's professional development is played by her university practice supervisor, Nasыйkat Arslanbekova Erkinbaevna, a philologist, Candidate of Philological Sciences, and Associate Professor. During the practice period, she visited the school, observed the student's lessons, reviewed her work, and provided professional guidance and recommendations to support the development of her teaching skills.

This practical experience allows the student to consolidate the theoretical knowledge acquired at university, strengthen her professional responsibility, and develop her pedagogical competence. Working in an international educational environment also helps her understand contemporary approaches to English language teaching and prepare for her future career as an English language teacher.

Combining theory and practice is an important step towards preparing qualified, competent, and competitive professionals in the field of education.