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THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Mirzayeva Muhayyo Ro’ziyevna
Osiyo xalqaro universiteti katta o‘qituvchi
Jabborova Dilnavoz Otabekovna
Osiyo xalqaro universiteti 2-bosqich talabasi
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15530794
Abstract: In this article, I want to share my experience and thoughts about how psychology
plays an important role in teaching English. During my teaching practice, I learned that
understanding students’ emotions, motivation, and learning styles can help teachers to teach
better. I also explain how I tried to make all students feel involved and respected in class.
Keywords: Psychology, English teaching, motivation, student confidence, classroom
atmosphere, learning styles.
Teaching English is not only about grammar and vocabulary. It is also about understanding
students' minds and feelings. Every student is different. Some are active, some are shy. Some like
speaking, some prefer writing. As a future teacher, I realized that psychology helps me to connect
with students better. If we understand their needs and emotions, we can make the lessons more
interesting and useful for them. Psychological Aspects in Language Teaching
Motivation is very important in language learning. If students are interested, they learn
faster. I always try to make my lessons fun and active. For example, I use games, group work, and
competitions. One activity my students liked was “Word Race” – a fun game to learn new words. I
saw that when students enjoy the lesson, they want to learn more even outside the classroom.
Self-confidence and anxiety
Many students are afraid to speak English because they think they will make mistakes. I
saw this problem during my practice. To solve it, I used pair work. First, students practiced
speaking with a partner, then they spoke in front of the class. This helped reduce fear and
improved their confidence. Classroom atmosphere and emotions. If the classroom has a friendly
and warm atmosphere, students feel safe and happy. I often start the lesson by asking, “How do
you feel today?” It helps students relax and open up. When students feel that their teacher cares,
they are more active and positive in class. Memory and learning styles Students have different
ways of learning. Some learn by listening, others by seeing or writing. That’s why I use colorful
flashcards, pictures, videos, and listening tasks in my lessons. I try to mix different methods to
help every student remember new words and grammar better. My Practice and Observations.
During my teaching practice at School No. 8 in Bukhara district, I worked with students of
different characters. Some were fast learners, some needed more time. I tried to make sure that no
student felt ignored or left behind. I gave attention to every student and encouraged them all. I also
noticed that some students were quiet but very smart. I gave them special tasks to show their
talents. One example was during the topic “Movie Genres.” I asked students to draw posters of
their favorite movies and present them in class. They loved it! I saw their creative sides and how
happy they were to speak in English. This activity helped me understand how important it is to
know students' psychology and interests.
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Conclusion.From my experience, I understood that a good English teacher should also be a
bit of a psychologist. We should see not only the mistakes but also the emotions of our students.
When we teach with heart, care, and understanding, students feel it. Psychology helps us create
better lessons and stronger connections with learners. Every student is unique, and it is our job to
help each one of them grow.
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