PROFESSIONAL-METHODOLOGICAL COMPETENCE AS A KEY FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS

This article examines the role of professional-methodological competence in the development of students’ communicative skills in the process of foreign language teaching, particularly in non-philological higher education institutions. The study highlights that the effectiveness of language instruction largely depends on the teacher’s ability to integrate linguistic knowledge with communicative, methodological, and professional components. Drawing on contemporary pedagogical approaches, including communicative language teaching and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), the article analyzes the key competencies required for organizing effective learning environments. Special attention is given to the importance of modeling professional communication, selecting context-based instructional materials, and applying interactive teaching methods. The paper also emphasizes the significance of integrating modern information and communication technologies and fostering intercultural competence. The findings suggest that the development of communicative skills is not only a primary objective of foreign language education but also a strategic factor in preparing students for global professional interaction. The article concludes that enhancing teachers’ professional-methodological competence contributes significantly to improving the overall quality of higher education.本文探讨了专业方法论能力（professional-methodological competence）在外语教学过程中对学生交际能力培养的作用，尤其聚焦于非语文学科高等院校的教学场景。本研究指出，外语教学的成效在很大程度上取决于教师能否将语言学知识与交际、方法论及专业相关要素进行有机融合。本文依托包括交际语言教学法、专门用途英语（English for Specific Purposes, ESP）在内的当代教学方法体系，分析了构建高效学习环境所需的核心能力。研究特别关注了模拟专业交际场景、选取情境化教学材料以及运用互动式教学方法的重要性。本文同时强调了融合现代信息与通信技术、培育学生跨文化能力的重要意义。研究结果表明，交际能力的培养不仅是外语教育的核心目标，更是助力学生适配全球职场专业交际的关键战略要素。本文最终得出结论：提升教师的专业方法论能力可显著推动高等教育整体质量的提升。