Teachers of the International University for the Humanities and Development and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University took part in advanced training courses within the framework of the British Council's educational project to improve the quality of English language teaching in Central Asia (AELLCA).

The international program, aimed at professional development and cooperation, was held at the University of Westminster in London.

The advanced training courses included the following areas: "Inclusive Education and Institutionally Sustainable Practice," "Exchange and Study of Best Practices" and "Subsequent Ensuring of Sustainable Effectiveness."

The content of the classes covered such topics as the basic principles of teaching and learning at the University of Westminster, inclusive education and curriculum development, the assessment system for professions using artificial intelligence, cooperation and positive intercultural exchange of experience.

The participants familiarized themselves in detail with advanced methodologies in the UK higher education system, including student-centered learning, inclusive teaching methodology, the digital educational environment and the principles of supporting a multilingual student community. The educators studied the latest approaches to curriculum development and the assessment system in the context of transforming professional practices under the influence of artificial intelligence.

The Turkmen teachers had the opportunity to observe the process of teaching English and to study in practice approaches to student engagement, inclusive pedagogy, classroom interaction with learners/students, action/reflective learning and support for multilingual education.

During the study trip, the educators exchanged views with representatives of the faculty of the University of Westminster engaged in improving curricula and pedagogical innovations. Specialists of the British university gave substantive thematic presentations, followed by question-and-answer session, discussions and exchange of experience.

A tour of the campus of the University of Westminster was organized for the delegation. The representatives of Turkmenistan familiarized themselves with the modern classrooms of the university, its innovative digital educational and research centers, the rich library collection and practical laboratories for students. In addition, the members of the delegation visited the oldest Law School of the University of Westminster, known for its international-level research, specially equipped halls for court simulations and innovative teaching methods.

The advanced training courses at the University of Westminster in London provided the Turkmen teachers with a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of modern educational methodologies and to strengthen cooperation in the field of language teaching.