ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING: AN ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SDG 4
Keywords:
Foreign language teaching, quality education, SDG 4, Uzbekistan, educational reforms, inclusive education, sustainable developmentAbstract
This article analyzes the role of foreign language teaching in ensuring quality education within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in Uzbekistan. The study highlights how effective foreign language education contributes to inclusive, equitable, and quality learning opportunities by enhancing learners’ communicative competence, access to global knowledge, and employability. Particular attention is given to recent educational reforms in Uzbekistan aimed at improving foreign language instruction at different levels of education. The article also discusses existing challenges, such as teacher qualification, resource availability, and regional disparities, as well as opportunities offered by modern pedagogical approaches and digital technologies. The findings suggest that strengthening foreign language education is a key factor in achieving SDG 4 and supporting sustainable development in Uzbekistan.
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