scholarly journals The Usage of the Intercultural Approach for the Expert Professional Competence Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
O. V. Nemirovich
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Definition Of

The article is devoted to competence and intercultural approaches in foreign language teaching. The author comes to conclusion , that they are caused by the same processes occurring in modern world. The author makes the definition of the terms «competent expert» and «competence».

Psychological and pedagogical conditions of collocational competence development of students based on the complex task “Dictogloss”

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Inga N. Aksenova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
Development Of Students

The main goal of foreign language teaching is the development of foreign language communicative competence that implies the development of speech skills. Due to the prevalence of the competency-based approach in the methods, as well as based on the lexical approach, special attention is paid to the collocational competence development. Since the vocabulary acquisition is founded on the acquisition of the compatibility of words and phrases, and collocations are certain words in the language that tend to be used together, we should talk about the inclusion of collocational competence into the communicative competence. Informatization of education influences the methods of foreign language teaching. For the successful implementation of educational process in the modern world, the development of linguocomputer competence is necessary for both students and the teacher. Analysis of the methodic literature showed that the issue of the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the collocational competence development of students is not well covered in domestic and foreign methodic literature, and requires a more detailed study. In the presented study: 1) we conduct an analysis of the domestic and foreign scientists works on the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the competencies development; 2) we prove the importance of collocation competence development of students; 3) we study the issue of linguocomputer competence development of both students and teachers; 4) we identify the key place of the complex task “dictogloss” as a mean of collocational competence development, as well as a mean of linguocomputer competence formation and development.

DEVELOPING STUDENTS PROFESSIONALLY SIGNIFICANT SKILLS IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AT NON-LINGUISTIC FACULTIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Rimma Druzhinina
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Methodological Development ◽  
Theoretical Justification ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
Definition Of

The article addresses some aspects of students’ extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching at non-linguistic faculties. The topicality of our study consists in insufficient number of scientific works on extracurricular activities and insufficient application of students’ extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching as a means of facilitating students' professionally significant communicative potential. The study focuses on the issues of students’ communicative training through extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching at faculties of management. Hence the goal of our study is to provide theoretical justification and methodological development of the concept of extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching as a means of facilitating communicative training. We have examined the essence and have presented a definition of extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching. We have elaborated a concept and examined components and characteristics of extracurricular activities in foreign language teaching. We have produced a model for extracurricular activities and identified its stages, algorithms and communicative training indicators. The conceptual framework of the study follows the model of professional competence approach. Research and experience data obtained in our experiential work make it possible to identify the significance of extracurricular activities in foreign languages for students’ professional development in educational programs at faculties of management. 

Challenges of Foreign Language Teaching and Sustainable Development Competence Implementation in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balčiūnaitienė Asta ◽  
Teresevičienė Margarita
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Empirical Level ◽  
Language Classes

Abstract The article aims to emphasize the role of foreign language teaching in fostering sustainable development competence in higher education. Foreign language classes enable students to analyze actual topics about sustainable development, to discuss problems, to share personal emotions and experiences. English as a foreign language curriculum aims to build students’ basic language communicative skills with the focus on sustainability, communication for the enhancement of sustainable development competence. The present paper aims to analyze the correlation of sustainable development competence between English as a foreign language studies in the system of higher education. The article overviews the importance of the sustainable development competence development on the theoretical level as well as introduces the practices of the importance of sustainable development competence elements in foreign language classes on the empirical level. The research was planned and performed in 5 universities of Lithuania, in which the respondents studying English (average age of participants was 22 years old) expressed their opinions on the sustainable development topics and usefulness of sustainable development competence. The results of the research demonstrate that students are more engaged in topics and materials on sustainable development and it is challenging for pedagogues to constantly update their materials, to apply innovative English as a foreign language teaching strategies related to sustainable development in foreign language classroom. Therefore, the research findings with the embedded elements for sustainable development competence development encourage educators to search for innovative ways of English as a foreign language teaching in higher education.

TEACHING A PROFESSIONALLY-ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT A UNIVERSITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF NEO-INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. A. Vorob’eva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
University Student ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Industrial Economic

The article is devoted to professionally-oriented a foreign language teaching at a university, which today is one of the links of training a competitive specialist. The author describes the meaning of practical application of a foreign language. The problem of searching a way to improve the quality of foreign language teaching of university students is considered. A foreign language is considered as a means and as a way to improve the professional competence of a university student.

scholarly journals Digital technologies in teaching and learning foreign languages: pedagogical strategies and teachers’ professional competence

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
Thierry Karsenti ◽  
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Olga Kozarenko ◽  
Victoria Skakunova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies

Research problem: Today’s education system must adapt to the digital revolution and use it to best advantage. One of the most critical paths to pursue is to develop digital skills among student teachers. Many Russian researchers have focused on practices of digital technology integration in foreign language teaching, but, few among them have formulated systematic teaching strategies. The aim of the study: To elaborate the pedagogical strategies for developing digital competence among students on the basis of the complex approach and scientific achievements in this field. Research methods: The research is based on the statistics obtained during an online survey among university and school teachers, students. While conducting the interviews additional information appeared and teachers’ opinions were specified. The participants included 100 university foreign language teachers as well as 120 students from Central Russia. Results: The analysis revealed how the professors organized their digital learning spaces. Among others, the findings highlighted on which aspects they spent more Internet time, and the factors that limited digital use in class. The analysis of the students’ responses revealed some problems in using digital tools while learning a foreign language. The results can be used in developing students’ competences and in elaborating syllabus and teaching materials. Conclusions and recommendations. On the basis of recent achievements and collected data, the complex of pedagogical strategies to form digital competence among students during the foreign language learning have been elaborated. With the appropriate pedagogical accompaniment, digital technologies allow the development of student teachers’ digital competence to meet the demands of the modern society. Thus, it can increase the efficiency of foreign language teaching and will contribute to students’ personal development.

Foreign Language Teaching in the Net Generation – An Analytical Examination of Contemporary Studies and Attitudes

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Olsa Pema
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Net Generation ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Language Class ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Right

The ever-increasing role of Internet tools in everyday life is undeniable in our information society. Their impact has been especially significant in Foreign Language Teaching (FLT). Are virtual environments conducive to the development of foreign language competences among EFL students? The present study has the double aim of raising the awareness of the relevant actors with regards to the potential of IT as a powerful means of enhancing the effectiveness of FLT and of determining the right balance needed for a harmonious integration of IT with more traditional methods and techniques in the teaching process. We attempt to give an answer to such questions as: “Is digital technology needed in FLT? Does the value of using IT depend on the context?” The answers given are grounded on the well-supported pronouncements of the contemporary literature dealing with the subject and on data that have an institutional backing reflecting the experience of some advanced countries. Further on a presentation of the opinions and practice of the high-school teachers of foreign languages in Korca, collected through a questionnaire, will be followed by a critical assessment of the results, together with suggestions on how teachers can avoid some of the pitfalls that attend the application of IT in a foreign language class. A synthesis of the dimensions opened up by the integration of IT in the teaching process will conclude this research, highlighting its importance as a means of relating the language classroom to the modern world.

The concept of the versatile research skills development among students of a technical university in the process of foreign language teaching

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Kulikova ◽  
Nina Popova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Technical University

Building research skills for students of technical universities attracts the attention as an important component of the professional competence. One of the possible solutions is to use elements of research work in the process of foreign language teaching, since this academic discipline provides a variety of opportunities for acquiring these skills. Studying a foreign language contributes to the development of research skills, analytical skills and critical thinking. Teaching students how to work with a text, to extract information, to use compression skills (summarizing) and expanding information (commenting), using citation, compiling a bibliographic list will help them gain skills for writing articles. The ability to make a presentation, ask questions and prove their point of view will prepare students for a presentation at a scientific conference and participation in a scientific discussion. Use of computer technology at all stages of training (information retrieval, creation of a written text, preparation of a presentation) also contributes to the skills necessary for a contemporary specialist. Attracting students’ attention to research work in a foreign language contributes to the increase of motivation for scientific work, and to the further studies of a foreign language, which becomes a means of obtaining professional information and generalizing existing knowledge in scientific work. Reliance on previously obtained knowledge brings research skills development in the framework of “foreign language” programme to the fore for non-linguistic stu-dents. These conclusions can be useful for teachers and students of a technical university and can improve research work organization of future specialists.

Development of professional foreign language communicative competency of students as a goal of foreign language teaching in an agrarian university

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Yuliya V. Tokmakova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Component Composition ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Federal State ◽  
State Education ◽  
Education Standard

In contemporary Federal State Education Standard of Higher Education in a number of agrarian university programmes, knowledge of a foreign language is presented in two competencies at once. At the same time, if earlier the goal of foreign language teaching at a university was the foreign language communicative competence development and all its subcompetencies in the social and socio-cultural spheres of communication, then modern Federal State Education Standard of Higher Education also focus on the communicative competence development in the professional sphere of communication. Such an expansion of the use of a foreign language as a means of communication has contributed to the designation of the professional foreign language communicative competency development as one of the main goals of professional foreign language teaching in an agrarian university. At the same time, scientists have not come to a consensus on the structure and component composition of professional foreign-language communicative competency. We consider the history of the issue on the example of progremme “Technology of production and processing of agricultural products”, the structure and component composition of the professional foreign language communicative competency of agrarian university student are proposed. Structurally, the professional foreign-language communicative competency of students includes two components: a foreign language communicative and professional. A foreign language communicative consists of five subcompetencies: linguistic, speech, sociocultural, compensatory and educational-cognitive. The professional component includes knowledge in a specific sphere of professional activity and professional activities of specialists in a specific programme. This component will largely determine the content of teaching components of a foreign language communicative competence, adding professionally oriented subject content to the learning process, reflecting the features of specialists in the sphere of agricultural production and processing technology. In addition, as a level category, professional foreign language communicative competence of students consists of five components: value-motivational, cognitive, operational, communicative, reflective. The work describes in detail the content of these components.

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