The role of a (foreign language) teacher in developing the communicative competence of the participants of the educational process

Abstract

The process of acquiring and sharing knowledge, though fundamental to development of civilization, is one of the least clear pedagogical concepts; thus it undergoes constant research involving also its participants, i.e. the teacher and the student. Currently, the literature defines it as educational process, encompassing teaching, learning as well as general education, i.e. the development of personality as a whole. The effectiveness of the process depends its on organization, defined goals, selected content, methods and didactic means, as well as proper targeting at the specific group. The preparation of the process, its realization and finally evaluation lies within responsibility of the teacher, who must possess adequate knowledge and skills, as well as ability to adjust the implementation of the process to suit the needs of the student. One of such abilities is interpersonal communication, which affects the whole educational practice. Crucial to everyday communication, it develops communicative competence in the educational process, that is language production/reception, sending and receiving messages, teaching and learning.