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VOLUME
Vol.05 Issue04 2025
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141-145
10.37547/ijp/Volume05Issue04-38
Pedagogical Foundations of Developing Studen
ts’ Professional
Competencies in Club Classes
Davlatova Saida Tojimukhammadovna
Lecturer at the Department of Education, Kokand University, Uzbekistan
Received:
24 February 2025;
Accepted:
20 March 2025;
Published:
23 April 2025
Abstract:
This article analyzes the pedagogical fou
ndations of developing students’ professional competencies
through extracurricular (club) activities. Such activities are considered an effective means of preparing
independent, creative, and market-demanded professionals in modern education. The article explores the
components of professional competence, including theoretical knowledge, practical skills, professional values,
and communicative abilities. It highlights the effectiveness of interactive methods, project-based tasks, and
problem-solving scenarios used during club sessions through practical examples. The study emphasizes how
students’ motivation, responsibility, and initiative toward their chosen profession are enhanced through
systematic extracurricular engagement. In conclusion, the paper argues that well-structured and goal-oriented
club activities significantly contribute to the deepening of students' professional competencies. This article holds
practical value for higher education instructors, methodologists, and professionals engaged in pedagogical work.
Keywords:
Club classes, professional competence, creative approach, creativity, quality of education.
Introduction:
One of the most important tasks facing
the modern education system is the training of
professionally
competitive,
creatively
oriented
specialists. As stated in the Decree of the President of
the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PF-60 dated January 28,
2022, a complete revision of curricula and textbooks by
2026 based on advanced foreign experience, and the
formation of creative and creative qualities in the
younger generation are set as a priority task.
The importance of circle classes in the formation and
development of students' professional competence in
the educational process is incomparable. They serve
not only to consolidate theoretical knowledge, but also
to develop practical skills. One of the most important
tasks facing the modern education system is to train
professionally competitive specialists with a creative
approach. As stated in the Decree of the President of
the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PF-60 dated January 28,
2022, a complete revision of curricula and textbooks
based on advanced foreign experience and the
formation of creative and creative qualities in the
younger generation by 2026 is set as a priority task
[189: 43.b].
Circle classes serve as an important platform for
implementing this task in practice. It is through these
classes that students strengthen their professional
skills and master activities based on a creative
approach.
Level of learning. Some literature studies various
aspects of the development of students‘
professional
competencies. Below I will provide information about
the content of these sources and their main
conclusions:
The main content of the work of D.V. Mosunova
“Development of students’ creative abilities through
decorative and applied arts” through decorative and
applied art classes, students learn the methodology for
developing their creative abilities. Engaging in
decorative and applied art develops students‘ creative
thinking, increases their aesthetic taste and interest in
art. In the article “Pedagogical and psychological
characterist
ics of the development of students’
professional competence and principles of the
professional approach”, the main content is the
analysis of the unity of the general and professional
development of students, as well as the principles of
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the professional approach. The integration of
pedagogical and psychological approaches is important
for the development of students‘
professional
competence .
The main content of the article “Technology for the
development of social and professional competence in
stud
ents” is devoted to the development of social and
professional competence in future teachers. It is
necessary to use effective teaching methods and
innovative technologies to form social and professional
competence in students.
Teacher of the Urgench State Pedagogical Institute
Sh.N. Rakhimova’s article “Theoretical foundations of
the formation of students’ scientific research
competence” studies the theoretical foundations of the
formation of students’ scientific research competence
.
The development of scientific research competence is
important for the development of students’
independent thinking and creative approach. In the
article “The importance of aspects of the formation of
teacher’s professional competence” by Kh. Rajabova, a
teacher of the
“ATT” department of the Fergana branch
of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies,
various aspects of the formation of teachers’
professional
competence
are
analyzed.
The
development of teachers’ professional competence
plays an important role in increasing the effectiveness
of the educational process.
This literature studies various methods, approaches
and technologies for the development of students’
professional competence, which serves to increase
their effectiveness in the educational process.
METHODOLOGY
The following scientific methods were used in the
study: analytical analysis, comparative analysis,
observation and generalization of experimental results.
As a source, D.V. Mosunova‘s creative activity based on
decorative and applied art development, as well as
scientific
articles,
conference
materials,
and
information from electronic libraries.
The following methods were used in this study:
• Analytical method
- study of existing regulatory legal
acts, foreign and national experiences;
• Experimental
-research method
- analysis of results
based on the study of the activities of practical circle
classes;
• Questionnaire and interview method
- identification
of effective approaches based on a comparison of
foreign and domestic educational experience.
The source was D.V. Mosunova’s work on the
development of creative activity through decorative
and applied arts, as well as articles published on
scientific and educational platforms.
I believe that it is appropriate to use the following
scientific and pedagogical methods in conducting
research and practical activities within the framework
of the topi
c “Pedagogical foundations of the
development of students’ professional competencies in
circle classes”.
Analytical method
: The analytical method allows for an
in-depth analysis of a pedagogical phenomenon or
process. It is more often used to study scientific
literature, legislation, foreign and national experiences
on the topic. This method is based on the works of
classical pedagogues such as Aristotle, I. G. Pestalozzi,
J. Dewey, and plays an important role in understanding
the essence of the problem in modern didactics. It
analyzes the Decree of the President of Uzbekistan No.
PF-60, the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan,
advanced foreign practices (Finnish, Korean, Singapore
systems). It is used in the stages of analysis of scientific
literature, state documents (PF-60, DTS, university
curricula),
studying
methods
for
developing
professional competencies through group classes in
foreign educational systems, and distinguishing
modern interpretations of the concept of professional
competence. Through this, theoretical and practical
problems of the topic are identified and scientifically
based conclusions are formed based on advanced
experiences and practices. Content analysis is used to
assess the level of competencies by analyzing student
work (projects, assignments, art samples), and
qualitative analysis is conducted based on the products
created by students.
Experimental-research method
: Used to determine
and monitor changes in competency levels, to
determine the impact of club activities on student
competencies. It involves participants and non-
participants in clubs where a group of students is
selected. The results of the training are measured in
advance and afterwards. Student results are constantly
monitored based on diagnostic tests and assessment
criteria. Modeling and design methods - are necessary
for modeling the educational process based on modern
pedagogical approaches and are used to develop and
test training models aimed at the formation of
professional competencies. Active learning methods
(project, role-playing, practical tasks) are used to
develop competencies in an active and creative
environment, in which students enter professional
roles through project preparation, real problem
solving, and role-playing in group sessions.
• Questionnaire and interview (questionnaire and
interview) methods
: Development of questionnaire
and interview questions, communication with
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students, teachers, and group leaders, statistical and
qualitative analysis of the responses received. Used to
find out the opinions, motivation, and attitude of
students to the groups. In this method, special
questionnaires are created and opinions are obtained
from students and group leaders. These methods are
based on the psychological and theoretical views of F.
Bacon, J. Piaget, A. Maslow, K. Levin in the study of
subjective attitudes, interests, needs and motivations.
Through this method, students' needs, interests and
problems are identified and demands and proposals for
the activities of the circle are formed.
RESULTS
According to the results of the study, circle classes
develop skills such as creative thinking, professional
interest, responsibility, teamwork, and initiative in
students. Through circles focused on creative activities,
students acquire competencies such as the ability to
freely express themselves, solve problems, and develop
new approaches.
As indicated in the studies of Mosunova D.V., the
aesthetic taste and creative abilities of young people
participating in such classes are significantly developed.
During the study, it was found that:
• Circle classes serve to develop not only practical skills
in students, but also independent decision-making in
problem situations, creative thinking, and professional
competence.
• Based on the research of D.V. Mosunova, classes
focused on creative activity increase motivation in
students, encourage them to self-expression.
• The focus of educational programs on creativity and
innovation serves to train personnel in line with
modern market requirements.
The dissertation used a number of research methods to
scientifically substantiate the development of students'
professional competencies through group activities
and identify effective methodological approaches. Each
of them is described below with its theoretical basis,
stages of application, and expected results.
Research methods for developing students' professional competencies in club activities
Name of the method Theoretical
foundations
Stages of application
Expected results
Analytical method
Based on Aristotle,
J.
Dewey,
I.
Pestalozzi.
Allows
you
to
analyze
pedagogical
phenomena.
Literature
analysis,
comparison of foreign
experiences, study of
regulatory documents.
The essence of the
problem
is
determined,
substantiated
scientific
conclusions
are
formed.
Experimental
method
Based on the works
of L.S. Vygotsky,
P.Ya.
Galperin.
Determines
effectiveness
by
testing pedagogical
experiments.
Diagnostics
→
experimental training
→ final measurements.
The effect of the
circles is proven,
effective conditions
are identified.
Questionnaire and
interview methods
Based
on
the
psychological
approaches of A.
Maslow, K. Levin.
Questionnaire/intervie
w
preparation,
interviews
with
students and leaders,
analysis of responses.
Students'
needs,
interests,
and
motivations
are
determined.
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Diagnostic
and
monitoring methods
Based
on
the
theories developed
by S. Rubinstein,
B.G. Ananyev.
Initial
and
final
assessment,
comparison
of
indicators.
The
level
of
competencies
is
determined, changes
are assessed.
Active
learning
methods
Based
on
the
pedagogical
approaches
of
J.
Dewey, V. Okon, A.
Diesterweg.
Projects, assignments,
role-playing,
organizing
team
activities.
A creative approach
is formed, theory is
combined
with
practice.
Model creation and
design methods
Based
on
V.V.
Kraevsky,
V.I.
Zagvyazinsky.
Model
creation,
development
of
suitable
materials,
testing.
An
effective
methodological
model is created.
Comparative
method
Based
on
the
developments of M.
Danilov, B. Bloom.
Comparison of foreign
and
national
experience,
identification
of
effective aspects.
Advanced
approaches
are
identified, proposals
are developed.
Content analysis
Based
on
the
theories
of
K.
Krippendorf,
E.
Holsti.
Analysis of student
work,
qualitative
assessment,
learning
based on indicators.
The level of creative
potential
and
competencies
is
determined.
DISCUSSION
Club classes, as an important component of the
modern educational process, play a key role in the
formation of professional competence. They not only
deepen knowledge about the specialty, but also make
a significant contribution to personal development. An
analysis of foreign experience shows that educational
programs based on creative and practical activities
increase the level of students' mastery and prepare
them for the requirements of a market economy. The
pedagogical potential of club classes is unparalleled,
especially in increasing students' personal activity.
Classes conducted in a creative environment not only
form professional skills, but also develop skills such as
social adaptability, teamwork, aesthetic taste and
responsibility. Currently, clubs organized on the basis
of a creative approach are considered an important
factor in the training of competitive personnel. It is
recommended to effectively use advanced foreign
experience in this regard.
The formation and development of students'
professional competencies has become one of the
most important areas of the pedagogical process. In
particular, circle classes provide an unconventional,
interactive and practical approach to this process. They
enrich the curriculum, create opportunities for the
development of competencies based on independent
and creative activity.
The scientific methods used in this study allow for the
identification, analysis, development and assessment
of professional competencies. Each method, with its
theoretical foundations, practical stages and scientific
results, forms the methodological basis of the
dissertation. The table below summarizes the main
features of these methods. The methods used in the
study are complementary and serve as a means of
comprehensive learning, with the help of which the
impact of circle classes on professional competencies
was proven on a theoretical and practical basis. In
particular, through observations conducted on the
basis of the experimental-experimental method, the
formation of such qualities as creative thinking,
initiative, and responsibility in students was identified.
CONCLUSION
Through circle classes, students strengthen their
knowledge and skills related to their professional
direction. The training, organized based on a creative
and innovative approach, will help young people
develop their personal and professional skills.
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