IMPLEMENTATION OF ANDRAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES IN THE LANGUAGE TRAINING OF MILITARY SPECIALISTS

Abstract

The article explores the conceptual foundations and practical aspects of improving the professional training of future officers for foreign language communication within the framework of reforming the higher military education system. The aim of the work is to provide a theoretical and methodological justification for implementing an andragogical approach in the language training of military personnel and to define a set of pedagogical conditions that ensure its effective realization within the educational space of military universities. The methodological basis of the study comprises a systematic analysis of modern scientific sources, the study utilizes the comparative-pedagogical method to contrast traditional and andragogical learning models, as well as the generalization method to formulate scientific and methodological recommendations. The study establishes that adult military learners possess specific cognitive and motivational characteristics, requiring a departure from classical pedagogical templates. It is proven that the systematic application of andragogical principles, including self-directed learning, the priority of professional experience as a basis for new knowledge, the immediacy of practical application, and problem-centered orientation, contributes to a significant increase in cadets' intrinsic motivation. This allows for the transformation of their role from passive objects of instruction to active subjects of self-improvement. Particular attention is paid to the methodological toolkit: it is substantiated that the use of interactive methods (modeling typical professional situations, tactical role-plays, the case method, and project-based learning) in combination with blended learning technologies ensures the formation of sustainable foreign language communication skills in stressful situations. It is concluded that the implementation of the proposed andragogical model enables the training of a new generation of officers, capable of flexible professional communication, critical thinking, and rapid adaptation to the requirements of international military cooperation. Prospects for further research are seen in the development of adaptive digital platforms for the individualization of language training for military specialists.