INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical foundations of innovative approaches in EFL teaching at secondary schools and demonstrates their practical application in classroom settings. Particular attention is paid to Communicative Language Teaching, Project-Based Learning, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Gamification, and the Flipped Classroom model. The study argues that innovative approaches contribute to higher learner motivation, improved language proficiency, and the development of twenty-first-century skills