DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SKILLS BASED ON HEUTAGOGY AS A MEANS OF OVERCOMING ACADEMIC STAGNATION IN STUDENTS STUDYING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

Students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) often face the phenomenon of academic stagnation due to various factors, such as low academic engagement, insufficient development of independent learning skills, and a lack of necessary educational competencies. In modern pedagogy, one of the promising approaches to solving this problem is heutagogy – the concept of self-determined learning. This approach is aimed at developing the autonomy of students, the formation of key educational skills and the introduction of reflective practices in the educational process. The article discusses practical strategies for the implementation of heutagogic approaches that contribute to the development of students' educational skills, overcoming academic stagnation and the formation of competencies necessary for lifelong learning.