CURRENT TRENDS IN TEACHING ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Abstract

This article deals with modern trends in teaching academic disciplines and foreign languages: artificial intelligence, online education and Soft skills. The focus is on the components of Soft skills, which we have attributed to modern trends in studying academic disciplines, in particular, mastering educational material, namely critical and creative thinking, effective communication, adaptability, youth student slang, empathy and compassion, and active listening. The focus is on the new words and phrases in the process of mastering academic disciplines, in particular, youth student slang.

Modern trends in teaching academic disciplines indicate a transition to a flexible, innovative and personally oriented model of education. Further development of the educational sphere is associated with a harmonious combination of traditional pedagogical values and the latest technological capabilities. The effectiveness of these processes depends on teachers’ readiness for continuous professional development, openness to innovation and the ability to adapt to the rapid changes of modern society.