WORKPLACE-BASED LEARNING: A CONFIDENT STEP TOWARDS A PROFESSIONAL FUTURE

WORKPLACE-BASED LEARNING: A CONFIDENT STEP TOWARDS A PROFESSIONAL FUTURE

On November 3, 2026, N.A. Zhumabekova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Language and Literature, Institute of Philology, B. Osmonov Jalal-Abad State University, visited the International Lyceum of K. Sh. Toktomamatov International University in Manas City. During the visit, she conducted a workplace-based learning session for fourth-year students majoring in Philological Education, specializing in Foreign (English) Language, who were undertaking their professional teaching practicum.

As part of the event, Venera Turdalieva, a student from group ChT-1-23, conducted an interesting and engaging English lesson for first-grade pupils on the topic “Numbers.”

Taking into account the age-related and learning characteristics of young learners, the student effectively incorporated visual aids, various teaching materials, engaging interactive games, and English songs into the lesson. The pupils enthusiastically learned and sang the songs, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective.

During the lesson, the first-grade pupils learned English numbers, reinforced their knowledge through interactive games and activities, and actively participated in the learning process.

The main objective of workplace-based learning is to integrate future teachers’ theoretical knowledge with practical teaching experience, develop their professional competencies, foster independent lesson-planning and classroom management skills, and equip them with the ability to use modern teaching technologies effectively.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and made a valuable contribution to enhancing the student’s pedagogical skills, fostering creativity, and strengthening her professional readiness.

Such practice-oriented activities increase students’ confidence in their future professional careers and provide valuable opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real educational environment.

After all, becoming an excellent teacher means not only acquiring knowledge but also mastering the art of putting that knowledge into practice!