DEVELOPING THE PERSONAL QUALITIES OF FUTURE ENGLISH TEACHERS BASED ON THE HUMANISTIC PRINCIPLES OF ALEXANDER NEILL’S EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
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https://doi.org/10.47390/ydif-y2026v2i17/n07Keywords:
Alexander Neill, Summerhill, humanistic pedagogy, future English teacher, personal qualities, autonomy, responsibility, reflection, empathy, democratic education, self-determination, pedagogical authenticity.Abstract
This paper presents a scientific and theoretical analysis of Alexander Sutherland Neill’s humanistic pedagogical views, specifically regarding the development of personal qualities in future English teachers. It explores the methodological potential for modern pedagogical education inherent in principles advanced by Neill through the Summerhill experiment—such as personal freedom, trust, self-governance, education free from coercion, democratic participation, emotional well-being, and the harmony of freedom with responsibility. The paper argues that the goal is not to directly transplant these principles into the higher education setting, but rather to adapt their humanistic essence to the professional and personal development needs of future English teachers.
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