FORMATION OF SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF SENIOR STUDENTS THROUGH WEBQUEST TECHNOLOGY
Keywords:
Socio-cultural competence, WebQuest technology, senior students, intercultural communication, and foreign language education.Abstract
The rapid growth of digital technology, as well as the growing importance of intercultural communication in the expanded world, necessitate that modern education concentrate on the development of sociocultural competency among senior students. This article investigates into the efficiency of WebQuest technology as a pedagogical tool for developing socio-cultural competency throughout the process of learning a foreign language. Based on theoretical research and practical implementation, the study found that WebQuest projects improve students' international awareness, critical thinking, teamwork, and communicating abilities. To answer the study's questions, we used an experimental approach. The study's sample size was 26 students, divided into two groups. The lesson was presented to one group traditionally and another via web quest technology. Results were compared and analysed.
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