THE SYSTEM OF INTERCULTURAL INTERACTION IN HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.59787/2413-5488-2026-53-1-%25pKeywords:
organizational and pedagogical conditions, intercultural communication, resources, approach, social and cultural activity, intercultural interaction, pedagogical supportAbstract
This research determines to illuminate the crucial role of teacher-student engagement in cultivating foreign learners' preparedness for intercultural collaboration. This preparedness is particularly vital within a university's diverse academic setting. Furthermore, engaging in cross-cultural dialogue is essential for aspiring professionals to unlock their career capabilities. Consequently, the study's objective is to provide both theoretical grounding and practical evidence for the necessity of pedagogical guidance in fostering foreign students' readiness for intercultural cooperation during foreign language instruction. The research employed theoretical approaches, encompassing a thorough examination of pedagogical and methodological literature, alongside relevant materials and publications from educational and scientific sources pertinent to the inquiry. This involved processes of concretization, analogical reasoning, and an analysis of pedagogical practices observed in various universities. The study's outcomes illuminate the foundational principles for structuring pedagogical support aimed at cultivating foreign students' preparedness for intercultural collaboration. Furthermore, they deepen our comprehension of the specialized educational content for these students. A key finding underscores the critical importance of conveying the inherent value of intercultural education for the holistic development of a foreign student's personality and their professional formation. These resources are shaped by the author's unique understanding of the research concept and a flexible array of pedagogical methods.
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