INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 4 INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES

This article explores the integration of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) into foreign language education through innovative pedagogical approaches, with particular emphasis on the higher education system of Uzbekistan. The study examines the role of contemporary teaching methodologies, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and inclusive educational practices in promoting equitable access to quality foreign language education. Special attention is devoted to the implementation of learner-centered instruction, communicative language teaching, project-based learning, blended learning, and technology-enhanced pedagogical strategies aimed at developing students’ linguistic, communicative, intercultural, and digital competencies. Drawing on a theoretical and analytical review of educational reforms and pedagogical practices in Uzbekistan, the article discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with aligning foreign language instruction with the principles of sustainable development. The analysis highlights the importance of teacher professional development, digital literacy, inclusive learning environments, and innovative assessment methods in improving educational quality and fostering lifelong learning opportunities.