scholarly journals TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES IN ONLINE FOREIGN LANGUAGES DISTANCE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Günter Beck ◽  
O. M. Tsaryk ◽  
N. V. Rybina
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Approaches To Teaching ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Assessment Strategies ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

The article deals with the leading strategies for organizing students’ learning and assessment in the distance teaching of foreign languages. The work analyzes available online teaching methods and forms, and the most optimal ways, types, and methods of assessing students’ work on the currently available online platforms. The authors claim that pedagogical approaches to teaching foreign languages constantly require the search for new tools that can bring an element of novelty to the educational process while simultaneously increasing the interest of applicants, especially during the current  (Covid-19) quarantine period.

scholarly journals Distance education didactic principles application in teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 12031
Author(s):  
Boris Soldatov ◽  
Natalya Soldatova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
State Technical ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Technical University

The present article analyzes the distance teaching didactic possibilities for foreign language educational process organization. The authors consider the main foreign languages distance teaching components and describe the “Foreign language” academic discipline characteristic features. Moreover, the authors describe the distance learning specifics, taking language disciplines subject features into account, and provide a detailed analysis of the foreign languages distance teaching process components. The importance of various interaction means between a teacher and a student in the foreign language online learning process, including e-mail, Skype, Google Docs, Zoom, Teams and Moodle platforms, is stressed. The Moodle platform application is researched on the example of the language disciplines electronic test control organization at Russian Customs Academy Rostov branch and at Don State Technical University. The interactive methods application in foreign language online teaching is described on the example of classes held in the form of chats, web classes and webinars. The article describes an experiment conducted at Don State Technical University on the project technology application within the “Project Activity Fundamentals” discipline framework in the 1st-year “Linguistics” students’ groups. As a result of the project activities, projects-presentations were prepared in English on the topic “My career opportunities in the foreign languages field” and a course module for distance learning in the “Foreign language in the professional sphere” discipline for of non-language faculties students was presented. Basing on the distance teaching components analysis and the ways of their application, the authors arrived at the conclusion that carefully selected didactic tools ensure the organization, students ’ activities regulation and their language disciplines educational material content assimilation.

scholarly journals Digitalization of academic forms of teaching English

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Д.Г. Акубекова ◽  
А.А. Кулыева
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students

Данная статья рассматривает проблему цифровизации академического образования. Актуальность статьи обусловлена мотивированной интеграцией электронных образовательных ресурсов в академические методы преподавания, направленных на формирование коммуникативной компетенции. Цель статьи заключается в выявлении особенностей использования цифрового инструментария, определение его роли и места в образовательном процессе при дистанционном формате. Классифицированы недостатки и преимущества применения электронных образовательных ресурсов. В исследовании представлена технология реализации образовательной системы Moodle на примере авторского курса. Доказана необходимость цифровой трансформации образовательного процесса результатами проведенных опросов среди преподавателей и студентов. Результаты данного исследования будут интересны преподавателям иностранных языков высших учебных заведений для разработки эффективных форм взаимодействия со студентами в образовательном процессе. The article considers the problem of digitalization of academic education. The relevance of the article is due to the motivated integration of electronic educational resources into academic teaching methods aimed at the formation of communicative competence. The aim of the article is to identify the features of the use of digital tools, to determine its role and place in the educational process at distance teaching. The disadvantages and advantages of using electronic educational resources are classified. The study presents the technology of implementing Moodle on the example of the author's course. The necessity of digital transformation of the educational process is proved by the results of surveys conducted among teachers and students. The results of this study will be of interest to teachers of foreign languages of higher educational institutions for the development of effective forms of interaction with students in the educational process.

ORGANIZATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE AT HIGH SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
Denysenko I.I. ◽  
Tarasiuk A.M.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Technological Basis ◽  
Independent Work

The article is devoted to one of the advanced formats of foreign language teaching at high school, which effectively complements extramural and full-time forms of education – distance learning. The author emphasizes that the quality and effectiveness of foreign languages distance learning athigher educational establishments depends on effectively organized course; the pedagogical skills of teachers, participating in the educational process; the quality of applied methodical content.The main principles of foreign languages distance learning in higher education has been covered, the means of improving the quality and effectiveness of this educational format has been proposed, the key conceptual regulations of foreign languages distance learning has been determined. The article proposes a model for organizing foreign languages distance learning course for future specialists, describes a system to control and monitor the knowledge of all types of speech activities. It is also noted that independent work in the foreign languages distance course at high school should not be passive, but on the contrary, the student should be involved in active cognitive activities, not limited to acquiring foreign language skills, but necessarily includes their practical application; to solve certain communicative tasks in the future professional activity.The article concludes that in the process of organizing the foreign language distance learning course at high school, it is necessary to take into account not only the didactic characteristics and functions of multimedia and telecommunications as a technological basis, but also the conceptual trends of didactic distance learning as a component of modern education. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the specific nature of foreign language teaching in general.Key words: higher educational establishment, distance learning, multimedia means, independent work, information and communicative technologies, Internet, interactive engagement.

scholarly journals Distance English as a Second Language Teaching in Synchronous-Asynchronous Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Zoriana Dziubata
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Materials Used

The paper covers the problem of distance learning of English as a Second Language (ESL) in higher agro-technical educational institutions in Ukraine. Integration of distance ESL learning into the educational process in higher agro-technical educational institutions has been considered from the perspective of its current inevitability due to the COVID-19 quarantine. The most effective ways of implementing online learning of ESL into the curricula have been discussed. Synchronous and asynchronous learning have been considered. Having analyzed the forms of online teaching as well as the requirements for their implementation, teaching the approved course materials online in multiple environment (combined synchronous and asynchronous learning) has been defined to be the most effective one. The authors’ experiences in designing and teaching synchronous and asynchronous distance learning ESL classes for non-linguistic specialties in higher agro-technical educational institutions provide an insight into the characteristics, benefits, and limitations of these two modes of distance learning. Effective synchronous distance learning classes can be modeled according to the teaching style and course materials used in traditional classes through use of the Internet. Asynchronous distance learning classes require quite a different model built around provided course materials and short «lectures» delivered via streaming audio and graphics. However, lecturing cannot provide effective interaction, which is vital in ESL learning. Thus, the approach must be significantly redefined and multiple environment should be created for delivering effective distance learning ESL classes.

scholarly journals Teaching and Assessment through Online Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Benefits and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-415
Author(s):  
Adebunmi Yetunde Aina ◽  
Ayodele Abosede Ogegbo
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Case Methods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Assessment Strategies ◽  
Base Data

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled education systems across the globe to fully embrace online learning as an alternative to face-to-face classes. This has resulted in a paradigm shift, in which online teaching and assessment practices continue to gain prominence at the tertiary level. Hence, this study explores lecturers' teaching and assessment strategies for teaching university students through online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study has used a framework of SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats) analysis as its theoretical base. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with five lecturers from three universities in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The collected data was analysed using content analysis. This study found that lecturers were able to manage the teaching and assessment processes during the COVID-19 school restrictions, using a combination of platforms such as Blackboard-collaborate, WhatsApp, Kahoot, and Google Classroom. The findings also revealed that a wide variety of teaching and assessment methodologies, including small group work, collaborative learning, case methods, discussion posts, multiple choice quizzes, chats, game activities, open-ended questions, and essays were utilized on these platforms. Although the methodologies used for teaching and assessing on these platforms require additional preparation time, they also help increase interaction between students and enable immediate grading of scripts and student feedback. Further findings revealed that online assessment is highly susceptible to test/examination malpractices. This study provided recommendations helpful to policymakers, lecturers, and students regarding online teaching and assessment strategies.

scholarly journals Implementation of E-Learning Innovative Technologies in The Process of Studying Foreign Languages by Students of Agrarian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Marina Anatoliivna Bilotserkovets ◽  
◽  
Oksana Yuriivna Gubina ◽  
Oleksandr Mykolaiovych Kobzhev ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Study Results ◽  
E Learning

The article reveals the implementation of innovative e-learning technologies in the process of mastering the discipline “Foreign language in the professional direction” by students of agricultural universities. Actual approaches to teaching humanities require the use of information-communication technologies (ICT) for educational purposes, that allows increasing the volume of educational materials and modernizing it with the help of multimedia presentation tools. The application of information-communication technologies contributes to the students’ mastering of foreign languages knowledge as a tool of communication in a global society and the development of their information competencies. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of the content, structure and objectives of the electronic training course on learning English, German, Ukrainian and Russian as foreign languages for students of the distance learning form of Sumy National Agrarian University. The presented distance learning course is an innovative development exemplar, that provides learners’ study of educational textual, audio and video materials in the mode of independent work with a computer and facilitates regulating the order of interaction of students with a computer. Such interaction contributes to the improvement of the efficiency of the educational process through the introduction of new methods and means of teaching educational materials; stimulates students’ interest in the study of foreign languages through the use of innovative information-communication technologies; responsiveness of the feedback and the possibility of direct consultation with the teacher in the educational environment of the Moodle platform. The analysis of the experimental study results showed predominantly sufficient and high levels of humanitarian knowledge in experimental groups that were trained on the basis of the electronic course in the educational environment of Moodle platform; in contrast to the low and initial levels in the control groups.

scholarly journals PECULIARITIES OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN TERMS OF DISTANCE LEARNING

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
SVITLANA VYSOTCHENKO ◽  
IRYNA MALYNOVSKA
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Authentic Texts ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Motivating Factor

The article reviews the key peculiarities of teaching foreign languages in the conditions of distance learning. It has been established that the basis of modern paradigms of education consists in scientific and theoretical concepts reflecting the main features of reality. These include personality-oriented learning, individualization and differentiation of educational activity, the formation of motivation to learn, self-development of students and etc. The given conceptual ideas of education are successfully implemented in modern information and educational environment. This provides the organization of the educational process due to information and communication technologies both in person and remotely. Modern paradigms of teaching foreign languages reflect the main features of the modern educational system. The article has considered distance learning as one of the actual areas of modernizing education, as well as the peculiarities of teaching foreign languages ​​in terms of distance learning. It has been summarized that the process of introducing distance learning into the educational system in different countries has its own peculiarities. The specificity of the subject “Foreign language” is correlated with the specifics of distance learning, the main peculiarities of which are network (remote) interaction of all participants of the learning process and a relatively bigger scope of individual work conducted in the form of “Just in time”, interactivity, selection and structuring of educational materials (authentic texts), pedagogical technologies, etc. It has been concluded that distance learning is a motivating factor in learning foreign languages. It contributes to the achievement of personal, metadisciplinary, subject learning outcomes and, ultimately, achieving the aim of learning foreign languages, that is forming foreign language communicative competence

scholarly journals Is Foreign Language Teaching Possible Without School? Distance Learning Experiences of Foreign Language Students at Ataturk University During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebubekir Bozavlı
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Language Students ◽  
Foreign Language Students

Covid-19 pandemic forced Turkey, like other countries, to give up face to face teaching in all educational institutions and to move toward distance education. This research aims to determine the learning experiences of foreign language students participating in distance education during the pandemic and their beliefs about whether it is possible to learn a foreign language without school. There were two problems that attempted to be answered; first, is it possible to learn a foreign language during and after the pandemic without being physically at school and second, what kinds of experiences do students gain in distance learning of foreign languages. The sample of the study consists of the students of department of foreign languages at Atatürk University, in Turkey. The study was carried out with a sample population composed of two hundred forty-two male and female students from German, French, and English Language Education Departments. A questionnaire consisting of thirteen close-ended questions created with a 5-Likert type developed by the researcher was applied. Participants answered the questionnaire online via Atatürk University Course Information System. The data were analyzed through the SPSS program to determine their frequency and descriptive analysis, and interpreted with content analysis and descriptive analysis. The results demonstrated that students believe that they can’t learn a foreign language without going to school. Additionally, the findings indicated that their digital literacy skills are insufficient in distance teaching, and students show low motivation in learning

scholarly journals Opinions of primary education teachers on the advantages and disadvantages of on-line teaching

Educatia 21 ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 143-147
Author(s):  
Delia Muste
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Local Decision ◽  
On Line

"In Romania, schools were closed, courses were suspended on March 11, 2020. The Ministry of Education and Research sent teachers the recommendation to conduct online courses at home. Over the following weeks, this recommendation was supplemented by others, the Ministry recommend that teachers take online courses, without making them compulsory. On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Education approved the Methodology on the distance continuation of the educational process in quarantine conditions that establishes the way to continue the educational process in primary, secondary and high school institutions in quarantine conditions. The methodology establishes the obligation to conduct distance learning courses through various online platforms (eg Viber, Whatsapp, Facebook, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.) and allows the assessment of students during this period and the registration of grades in the catalog. The large number of platforms available online for conducting such courses, as well as the lack of a national or local decision on the use of a single platform, has generated quite a bit of confusion among teachers and especially among students. We wanted to find out the opinions of primary school teachers regarding the advantages and disadvantages they perceive regarding online teaching, through interviews with them."

scholarly journals INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL AND DISTANCE LEARNING METHODS IN HIGH SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-236
Author(s):  
Kostiantyn O. Meteshkin ◽  
Olena Ye. Pomortseva ◽  
Sergii M. Kobzan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Remote Communication ◽  
Group Communications ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Knowledge Models

In the article the researchers are exploring the integration of traditional and distance learning methods identified as a result of quarantine measures during the coronavirus in high school. The main complex contradictions are revealed. Methods and decisions of a complex problem are developed. The tendencies of the development of distance education are researched. Scientific assumptions about an educology methodology are formed. Main stages of modern educational technologies in universities are defined. The study of integration processes between traditional and distance learning is carried out. The relations between subjects and objects of the university department are learned. It was revealed that the structure of the educational process is complicated due to the use of mobile means of communication and distance forms of educational communications in it, which leads to a change in teaching methods and forms. The features of the learning processes of modern students have specific features now. The necessity of using mobile devices and new software is analyzed. Attention is drawn to the fact that not all teachers are well versed in modern means of online group communications. The basic means of group communications such as: Moodle, Zoom, Skype, Teams and others, providing remote communication of students and teachers are analyzed. The features and specificity of these means of communication are considered. Their possibilities are being studied. Results of reengineering studies at the department are presented. The results of testing student training based on modeling methods are presented too. A digital platform of knowledge models, which consists of two components is created and used. The first component is an interconnected set of models of academic disciplines developed by teachers, and the second component is the knowledge models of these disciplines that students create during their studies. Teaching methods based on integrated intelligence during pandemic in universities are made. Ways to improve learning technologies based on the use of integrated intelligence are proposed in high school.

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