International Symposium on Embedding Inclusive Methodologies in English Language Teaching Held in Ashgabat
On March 3, 2026, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hosted a scientific and methodological symposium titled “Embedding Inclusive Methodologies in PRESETT”. This event was organized as part of a large-scale international project to accelerate English language learning in Central Asia, supported by the British Council and Nottingham Trent University (UK). The symposium program aimed to familiarize national educators with advanced global practices in inclusive education and to modernize existing educational standards. The forum was officially opened by the Rector of TNIWL and the British Ambassador, Stephen Conlon, with the keynote address delivered by Dr. Sarah Khan, an expert in modern pedagogy from Nottingham Trent University.
The participants focused on creating equitable educational opportunities and adapting curricula to meet the individual needs of students. Discussions specifically addressed methods for supporting neurodivergent students and the key principle of “Equity,” which involves providing each learner with the specific tools necessary for their personal progress. A particular emphasis during the practical sessions was placed on the multisensory approach. This methodology involves the simultaneous engagement of all channels of information perception: visual through the use of graphic organizers, auditory through rhythmic exercises, and kinesthetic through learning-by-doing and role-plays. Implementing such tools significantly increases the efficiency of material absorption and reduces psychological barriers when learning a foreign language.
Specialists from various higher education institutions in Turkmenistan participated in the symposium. Almovova Dunyagozel, A Trainee-teacher of the English language at the “Social Sciences” Department represented the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory. In the context of musical education, the implementation of inclusive and multisensory methodologies is of particular importance. It allows teachers at creative universities to work more effectively with performance students by leveraging their highly developed auditory and rhythmic perception for accelerated English language acquisition. Upon completion of the symposium, participants were awarded international certificates, marking an important step in the ongoing digitalization and improvement of Turkmenistan’s higher education system.
Dunyagozel ALMOVOVA,
A Trainee-teacher of the English language at the “Social Sciences”
Department at the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory.
