Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Muksinova Dinora

EMU University, assistant of the department of Humanities, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords: intercultural environment, teacher-student, intercultural communication, cultural differences, psychological safety, intercultural competence, inclusive education.

Abstract

In modern educational institutions, which are becoming increasingly multicultural, interaction between the teacher and the student acquires new psychological characteristics. The article examines the features of communication and relationships between “teacher-student” in the context of cultural diversity. The influence of cultural differences (for example, differences in norms and values, language barriers, levels of hierarchy) on the perception and behavior of participants in the educational process is analyzed. Special attention is paid to psychological safety in the classroom, the importance of interpersonal relationships for the success of students from cultural minorities, as well as the role of the teacher’s intercultural competence. Based on the results of current international research, the article emphasizes the need to develop teachers’ skills of culturally sensitive interaction and empathy. In conclusion, recommendations are proposed for creating an inclusive educational environment that takes into account the psychological aspects of multicultural interaction.

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