Communicative and semantic guidelines in professional education for future foreign language teachers for aviators

Abstract

Relevance. Communicative competence is considered a vital skill of the 21st century in the professional education of future foreign language instructors for aviators, given the processes of internationalisation and globalisation of the global society.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to analyse the features of the development of intercultural and communicative competencies of students in the educational environment, considering the specifics of the aviation industry.Methodology. To achieve this purpose, the following methods were used: deductive, experiment with the use of a survey, and comparative.Results. The results revealed that the incorporation of educational methodologies guided by communicative and semantic principles leads to more effective learning and skill development, which future specialists can actively apply in their professional activities. According to the conducted experiment and survey, it was determined that the experimental group of graduates showed better results in mastering and promoting intercultural and communicative language skills than the control group, causing high motivation and effectiveness in the practical application of abilities. Language learning within the context of communicative and semantic guidelines is presented as a process of consciousness manifestation, forming connections with other knowledge when reflecting on real-world issues. Furthermore, it was established that aviation English language proficiency entails international and specific requirements aimed at ensuring safety and mutual understanding among professionals during their operations. To effectively inform and teach this language within educational programmes, various methodological tools and materials are necessary to consistently enhance and develop language skills in line with the high demands of the field and contemporary society.Conclusions. The practical value of this study lies in its application by academics studying thematic aspects of foreign language within the aviation industry, and educators and specialists in the pedagogical field.