STAGES OF SYSTEMATIC DEVELOPMENT OF PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PUPILS THROUGH INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS

Аннотация

The development of pragmatic competence is an essential aspect of language education for secondary school students. Pragmatic competence refers to the ability to use language appropriately in various social contexts. This paper focuses on the systematic stages of fostering pragmatic competence through independent learning skills. The stages of development include awareness of pragmatic principles, understanding cultural and contextual factors in communication, and applying these skills in real-life interactions. The role of independent learning skills, such as self-directed learning, digital tools, and resources, is emphasized as a means to enhance pragmatic competence. The research illustrates how developing autonomy in learning supports pupils’ ability to engage meaningfully and appropriately in different communicativesituations,making them more effectivecommunicators intheirdaily lives. Keywords: Pragmatic competence, secondary school pupils, independent learning, self-directed learning, communication skills, educational technology.