The modern educational environment imposes new demands on pedagogical activities, making the development of soft skills an integral part of teachers' professional competence. Changes in educational approaches, digitalization, and the increasing significance of interpersonal interactions determine the necessity of studying soft skills among educators. This research aims to analyze the role and structure of soft skills in pedagogy and their impact on the educational process. The study examines theoretical aspects, modern trends in the development of flexible skills, and their influence on teaching quality and students’ academic achievements. The main research directions include the study of communicative, cognitive, emotional, and organizational aspects of soft skills in the context of pedagogical activity. The scientific significance of the study lies in the comprehensive analysis of existing approaches to the formation of flexible skills among educators and the identification of their impact on professional success. The practical value consists in the potential use of the obtained data to improve training programs and enhance the qualifications of teaching staff. The research methodology includes theoretical analysis of scientific publications, statistical review of data from international educational organizations, and empirical methods such as pedagogical observation, expert interviews, and teacher surveys. The findings confirm that a high level of soft skills development among educators contributes to improved student interaction, increased academic performance, and the creation of a favorable educational environment. An analysis of educational programs in Russia, Kazakhstan, and CIS countries indicates growing attention to the development of soft skills in pedagogical education. The contribution of this study lies in the systematization of data on the role of flexible skills in pedagogy, the development of recommendations for their improvement, and their integration into educational programs. The obtained results can be applied to enhance teaching quality and prepare educators adapted to the modern challenges of education.

 

KUSAMETOVA G.К.

candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

E-mail: kusametova_gulsum@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7758-0566

TOKZHANOVA А.М.

candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

E-mail: aigul.tokzhanova@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0354-5789

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pedagogy, soft skills, flexible skills, emotional intelligence, communication abilities, adaptability, pedagogical competence, digital transformation of education