scholarly journals "Kaikille okei"- Everyone alright? Shifting topics and practices in language students' chat during the global covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anu Muhonen ◽  
Elisa Räsänen
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
North American ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Language Students

In this paper we will introduce a pedagogical blended learning project where students of Finnish as a foreign language in two North American universities come together in a collaborative virtual chat as one of their course assignments. We will further discuss how this practice took new turns upon the emergence of the global pandemic lockdown. 

scholarly journals Teaching a Foreign Language to Non-Language Students in a Blended Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-127
Author(s):  
Kaplina Svetlana E. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Virtual Model ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Offline Learning ◽  
Language Students

Today, in the conditions associated with the global processes of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities are forced to adjust and adapt to the changes occurring in the system of higher education. The relevance of this study is dictated by the objective need to move to a combined form of working with students – blended learning. Blended learning serves as a form of work to overcome the current crisis, creating conditions for the implementation of student-centered learning. The purpose of this study is to consider the possibilities of blended learning models for foreign language students. The paper gives a brief overview of blended learning models; and justifies the choice of an extended virtual model as a form of organizing foreign language learning for technical students. The main research methods were empirical methods which included observation of the students’ learning activities process, both in the classroom and online; analysis of the implementing possibilities of the ‟Foreign Language” discipline program in a blended format; conducting practical classes in a blended, updated form for students. The paper provides examples of practical assignments for students, determines the pedagogical potential of the model and draws conclusions about the prospects for further use of this format of teaching. Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning extended virtual model, online and offline learning, virtual boards, foreign language, non-language specialties

EFFЕCIIVENESS OF USING NEW METHODS AND METHODS OF LEARNING THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AS A FOREIGN IN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
pp. 80-90
Author(s):  
S. V. Lychuk
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
European Experience ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Accessible Form

The article attempts to identify effective methods of teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language and to base them on the European experience. The most commonly used methods in the European practice of foreign language teaching are characterized: communicative, project, audio-lingual, distance, intensive and blended learning. The advantages of the blended learning system are examined. An interpretation of the term "blended learning" is proposed. The features of the organization of online learning and the structure of blended learning are described. The data of the conducted survey are presented: a) teachers conducting classes in Ukrainian as a foreign language; b) foreign students from different countries. Questionnaire was developed for the survey. The article proposes some tasks for teachers of Ukrainian as a foreign language, commenting on the specifics of different models of blended learning. Based on the results of the survey, the respondents outlined effective methods of teaching a foreign language, identified factors that influence the use of the blended learning model of future doctors when teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language. The advantages and prospects of using blended learning in the educational process of a higher medical institution are analyzed. The results of the study strongly suggest that the blended learning model opens up new possibilities for presenting educational material in a new and accessible form for students.

scholarly journals What kind of training is required to help language students use metaphor-based strategies to work out the meaning of new vocabulary?

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannette Littlemore
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Group Training ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Language Students ◽  
The Difference

A study is described, which compared the benefits of two different training approaches in the use of metaphor-based vocabulary guessing strategies for foreign language learners. A group-based, step-by-step approach was compared with a more autonomous approach. The findings suggest that the type of training received affects the students' ability to use these strategies, but not their tendency to use them. The students who participated in the autonomous approach were significantly more successful at using metaphor-based vocabulary guessing strategies than the students who had received the group training. The difference was particularly marked in terms of their successful use of interactive images.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MAHASISWA BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS TERHADAP BLENDED LEARNING DALAM PENGAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS

Vidya Karya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Dini Noor Arini
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Disabled Students ◽  
English Class ◽  
The Disabled

Abstract. This research investigated the perceptions of disabled students in joining the blended learning of English course as an obligatory subject. The subjects of this research are 9 disable students with various disabilities who join the English class. This research uses is interview and questionnaires as instruments. From the findings it can be concluded that the disabled students or students with special need has positive perception toward blended learning. They believe that it is helpful and make them easier to learn foreign language. It is also shown that they are eager to use the blended learning despite of their special needs. It is suggested to teachers who teach disabled students to use blended learning since it helps them to be autonomous learners.  Keywords: Blended learning, disable students, English course Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan menginvestigasi persepsi mahasiswa berkebutuhan khusus dalam mengikuti pembelajaran inklusi mata kuliah bahasa Inggris sebagai mata kuliah wajib. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 9 mahasiswa difabel dengan berbagai kebutuhan khusus yang mengikuti kelas bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara dan kuesioner sebagai instrumen. Dari temuan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa berkebutuhan khusus memiliki persepsi positif terhadap blended learning. Mereka percaya bahwa hal tersebut dapat membantu dan membuat mereka lebih mudah untuk belajar bahasa asing. Hal ini juga menunjukkan bahwa mereka ingin menggunakan blended learning meskipun mereka memliki keterbatasan dalam hal fisik. Disarankan kepada dosen yang mengajar mahasiswa berkebutuhan khusus untuk menggunakan blended learning karena dapat membantu mereka menjadi pembelajar yang mandiri.  Kata kunci: Blended learning, mahasiswa berkebutuhan khusus, kursus bahasa Inggris

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