In an increasingly globalized world, intercultural professional skills have become essential for technical university students, equipping them to navigate diverse workplaces and collaborate effectively across cultures. However, traditional technical education often lacks an emphasis on developing these skills. This study explores the role of creative teaching competence in fostering intercultural professional skills among students in technical universities. The objective of the study is to examine innovative teaching strategies that enhance students' cultural adaptability, communication, and teamwork abilities, which are crucial in multicultural professional environments. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys, interviews, and classroom observations involving both students and faculty members. Key findings reveal that incorporating creative teaching techniques, such as project-based learning, role-playing, and multicultural case studies, significantly enhances students' intercultural competencies. Additionally, the study identifies challenges faced by educators in implementing these strategies, including curriculum limitations and a lack of training in multicultural pedagogy.

Intercultural professional skills, teaching competence, technical university education

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