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The purpose of the paper is to dissect intricately the methods of teaching foreign languages in Uzbek higher education institutions. The author (a) underscores the significance of methodology in teaching foreign languages; (b) examines exhaustively the prevailing teaching methods in an institution-based curriculum of the public higher education system in Uzbekistan; (c) argues that a superior language teaching method enhances the mindset, knowledge, and skills of higher education students; (d) directs attention towards implementing innovative foreign language teaching methods in public higher education institutions. The quality of education and academic results on the teaching-learning process of a foreign language are still ground-level compared to other developing countries. The paramount question still seeks an answer. Do poor academic performances in learning a non-native language depend on the methods of teaching foreign languages? The objective of this study is to scrutinize the current teaching methods of foreign languages in higher education as well as suggest an alternative teaching method for application in teaching foreign languages that are anticipated to amplify young learners' knowledge and language skills for superior academic outcomes in the future. To ensure the rigour of the research, the author carried out field trips to higher education institutions and conducted interviews with lecturers, parents, and institution administrators. The interview data were coded and scored on a 10-point scale on Atlas.ti based on theoretical concepts disclosed from the literature review. The qualitative research findings indicated dissatisfaction with the current methods of teaching foreign languages, leading to poor academic outcomes in the higher education institutions, setting apart private institutions of Uzbekistan. |
