The Organisation of Students′ Independent Work in the Process of the Formation of Their Professional Qualities in Additional Foreign Language Education
Table 1 - Key competences
The ability to think systematically, which enables graduates to analyse complex situations and make the informed decisions within their professional activities. |
The ability to act independently under the conditions of uncertainty. Modern business often requires making decisions in situations where the information is not fully known. This competence helps students to become confident and independent in such situations. |
Willingness to take responsibility for the work they do. This is an important aspect of professional competence that helps professionals to be reliable and conscientious in their work. |
The ability to solve problems independently and effectively in the field of professional activity. The study of a FL develops the skills of analysing and searching for solutions, which enables students to cope with difficulties successfully arising in the workplace. |
The readiness for continuous professional growth and the acquisition of new knowledge. In today's world, the requirements for specialists are changing constantly, and mastering the language helps students to be ready for new challenges and update their knowledge. |
The sustainable aspiration for self-improvement, including self-knowledge, self-control, self-assessment, self-regulation and self-development. The study of a FL helps students to develop these skills and become more self-motivated and independent. |
The willingness to interact and co-operate positively with colleagues. The ability to communicate in a foreign language contributes to better mutual understanding and the effective co-operation with colleagues from different countries and cultures. It is important to note that these key competences are universal and can be developed in the process of studying any academic discipline, including the "Foreign Language" discipline. This emphasises the importance of foreign language skills in the modern education and professional training of students. |