CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN PREPARING EDUCATION BACHELORS FOR WORKPLACE-BASED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: INSIGHTS FROM UZBEKISTAN

As Uzbekistan's education system aligns with global demands, there is a 
significant push to cultivate competencies in vocational students, particularly within linguistic 
studies. This study investigates the role of metalinguistic competence—essential for effective 
technical communication—in vocational training. Through mixed-methods research, it examines the 
effectiveness of digital and innovative pedagogies in developing metalinguistic skills among 
vocational students. Findings underscore the need to modernize pedagogical approaches, aligning 
them with global workforce standards to improve communication skills and critical thinking.