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PHILOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT FOR MEDICAL TEACHERS
Dilafruz Djamaldinovna BURANOVA
Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Foreign Languages Department
Аbstract.
The level of English language knowledge and regulation of activities in this regard
is one of the urgent tasks for pedagogical staff of higher educational institutions of non-language
higher educational universities in Uzbekistan, in particular, for the medical pedagogical staff. The
preparation of the highly qualified specialists for medical sphere is aimed at operating in accordance
with modern requirements, achieving important indicators leading to progressive updates. The high
level of English language knowledge within the framework of the medical specialization is one of the
important factors in the formation of professional and innovative skills. It applies to such areas as the
learning of the world experience, understanding of the foreign literature, communication with foreign
colleagues in medical sphere. Here, it is important to correctly assess their qualification indicators
of English language skills, as well as understanding of the basic principles of achieving high results.
Key words.
Teaching, English, assessment, education, knowledge, pedagogical, methodology,
specialty.
Introduction. The proficiency in English of medical sphere specialists becomes one of the most
important tasks in the requirements of higher education. As the English language is increasingly being
introduced into modern life in all spheres of the development of the society, there is also an urgent
need for specialists with the knowledge of English language in the field of medicine. In connection
with the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “About Education” dated September 24,
2020, the development of higher education in the country needs to be improved in accordance with
the requirements of international standards. Large-scale reforms in the field of improvement of high
education put forward an increasing need for new standards and methodologies, and, accordingly,
a comprehensive language competence of university teachers in the country. The study of foreign
languages should permeate the entire content of the educational system. Besides, the huge reforms
in the high education define such tasks as the process of organizing teaching in the educational
system, the modern system of assessment of the activity, knowledge and pedagogical skills of the
teachers, the transformation of universities into communication centers in exchange of innovative and
technological ideas [1]. The task of organization of teaching specialty subjects in English, purposeful
training of pedagogical staff who can teach and master the specialty in English is also set [2], as the
dynamics of foreign language achievement requires a new look at the skills and abilities of university
teachers with constant improvement of their skills, taking into account globalization demands and the
standards of the modern world.
Methodology. In accordance with the above-mentioned regulatory documents and the effectiveness
of mastering foreign languages at all levels of the educational system of the country, as well as in
order to create foreign language communicative and professional competence of specialists in all
areas of development and further integration of the country into the world community, it is necessary
to plan activities in the given field, that include:
1. The goal, which implies the creation of the potential of a new generation of personnel that
meets international standards;
2. The reason, that indicates professional development and the need for foreign language
achievements of teaching staff;
3. Actions, with all the necessary steps of the activity;
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4. Deadlines, which defines the frame and action for a certain period of time;
5. Assessment, in order to find out how it works.
Taking into account the need to train relevant specialists not only for medicine, but for all sectors
of development, such as economy, industry, manufacturing, as well as the field of informatization of
all spheres, and the service sector which is based on high technologies, it is necessary to provide high-
quality education specialists, with mentioning following factors:
- The current pace of development of pedagogical technologies and increasing innovative literacy
requires completely new approaches in the educational system.
- The global labor market dictates new conditions and requirements for current professionals.
- There is a need to train more stable and highly qualified specialists.
- A high-quality education in accordance with the current and future needs for medical personnel
becomes an urgent task, so the training of medical specialists with the knowledge of English,
meet international standards, and are able to participate with dignity in the process of international
cooperation is really important.
Conclusions and recommendations. Based on the above, teaching English the medical teachers and
correctly evaluating their knowledge leads to a noticeable improvement in their language mastery.
The basic tasks of English language courses for the professors and teachers of medical universities
are:
1. Fixation of knowledge, skills and abilities in studying foreign language at the listeners of the
course.
2. Reading and understanding of texts with specific themes.
3. Formation of skills and abilities in studying foreign language such as understanding, speaking,
reading, writing and translating.
4. Self-study skills in studying foreign language.
The methodical maintenance of the curriculum include practical courses, discussions and debates,
projects, self-study, presentations, portfolio notes, inventory forms, role games and interactive
methods from Internet web-sites and other resources such as various speech situations, texts, tests
and exercises with video and audio materials. The results and prospects imply the achievement of the
level B2, development of specific skills of language competence in the specialty, training of highly
qualified personnel for the labor market, career development. The specifics of the medicine modified
to choose the necessary language directions, depending on their professional goals and objectives.
References.
1.Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan № 3775 “On Additional Measures to
Improve the Quality of Education in Higher Education Institutions and Ensure their Active Participation
in the Wide-ranging Reforms Carried out in the Country”, June 5, 2018.
2.Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan № 3151 “On Measures to Further Expand
the Participation of Economical Spheres and Sectors in Improving the Quality of Training Higher
Education Specialists”, July 27, 2017.
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