THE ROLE OF PHENOMENON-BASED APPROACH AND INTERACTIVE METHODS IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ ORAL SPEECH AND CRITICAL THINKING: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS

Abstract

This article explores the wide range of possibilities offered by a phenomenon-oriented
approach to learning (Phenomenon-Based Learning, PhenoBL) and interactive methods (such as
discussions, role-plays, and simulations) in shaping students’ oral language skills in a foreign language. The
author examines the methodological underpinnings of phenomenon-oriented pedagogy and reveals both the
theoretical and practical facets of integrating this approach with interactive learning formats. Special
attention is paid to the development of critical thinking and communicative competence through the
implementation of practice-oriented projects. The article will be useful for educators, methodologists, and
researchers striving to enhance the educational process in the context of language training and to improve
instructional effectiveness in the modern digital society.