Abstract
This article examines methods and approaches to teaching Kazakh prose of the independence period through connection with real-life experience, based on Sh. Murtaza’s short story “Tauyekel toyi.” Since Kazakhstan gained independence, Kazakh literature has been enriched with a number of new works. Today, authors of the independence period are widely included in the school curriculum. In this regard, fostering students’ interest in literary prose and developing their skills in understanding and analyzing texts are among the key educational tasks. The study proposes effective teaching methods aimed at developing students’ ability to make independent decisions and adapt to real-life situations through the study of Kazakh prose of the independence period. Effective analysis of literary texts enhances students’ critical thinking skills and increases their interest in reading prose works. The article addresses the formation of students’ skills in analyzing literary content based on personal interpretation, increasing their engagement with literature, and developing independent decision-making skills. It is also demonstrated that effective teaching of literary prose contributes not only to students’ linguistic competence but also to the formation of moral values and life perspectives. The study analyzes the works of both domestic and international scholars. The results are aimed at improving the teaching of Kazakh prose of the independence period and enhancing students’ ability to deeply understand literary works and relate them to real-life experience, which is supported by empirical research.