Theoretical foundations for improving soft skills in professional training of foreign language teachers

the study is devoted to the development of theoretical foundations for the formation of soft skills in the professional training of foreign language teachers in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standards (FSES) of the Russian Federation. The relevance is due to the need to match pedagogical competencies with the challenges of globalization, digitalization and multicultural interaction, which emphasizes the importance of soft skills, such as critical thinking, intercultural competence and emotional intelligence. The theoretical basis of the study includes an analysis of scientific literature by domestic and foreign authors on soft skills and pedagogical approaches, as well as regulatory documents of the FSES. The methods of theoretical analysis, synthesis and conceptual modeling were used to study the conceptual apparatus, methodological approaches and models of teacher training. A conceptual model for developing flexible skills has been developed, including communicative (effective expression of thoughts, active listening), cognitive (analytical thinking, creativity) and regulatory (emotional management, stress resistance) skills necessary for the professional activity of a foreign language teacher. The model is based on the integration of competency-based, personality-oriented, activity-based and communicative approaches, ensuring compliance with the universal competencies of the Federal State Educational Standard. The analysis showed that the systemic integration of flexible skills into the educational process helps to eliminate the discrepancy between the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard and teacher training. Research prospects are related to the study of the methodological potential of each approach for the formation of individual skills. The article is addressed to researchers, teachers and methodologists interested in the modernization of pedagogical education.

soft skills, professional training, foreign language, Federal State Educational Standard, universal competencies, pedagogical education