PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE OF STUDENTS THROUGH READING AND UNDERSTANDING OF TEXTS IN UZBEK LANGUAGE CLASSES

Abstract

This article analyzes effective methods of guiding students toward career choices through reading comprehension activities in Uzbek language lessons. Based on the 7th-grade Uzbek language textbook (for schools where instruction is conducted in other languages), the study explores approaches to introducing students to various professions, identifying their interests and aptitudes, and fostering a socially and morally responsible perspective. The article highlights the didactic, linguistic, and educational benefits of career orientation using methods such as working with profession-related texts, role-playing, discussions, and creative tasks. As a result, textbooks are interpreted not only as tools for teaching language but also as key factors in helping students make conscious career choices in the future.