scholarly journals Special features of professional activity of the foreign language teacher in higher educational establishment

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
A. N. Shamov ◽  
O. M. Kim

Introduction. The staff of Secondary and Higher Educational establishments start training as  students of one of pedagogical universities and this training continues throughout all their professional life. A foreign language teacher ins not an exception. The objective of a higher educational establishment is to provide the foreign language teacher with profound background in several directions, necessary in his professional activity. These concepts include: 1) concepts in linguistics; 2) concepts in psychology and pedagogics; 3) concepts in lingvo-didactics. concepts from the above mentioned scientific spheres are further supported within the framework of self-teaching activities and postgraduate education, they are  clarified and enriched with  new concepts and meanings, new data obtained from the modern teaching, psychological and methodological research.Materials and Methods. A wide range of research methods (general scientific and special) were used within the framework of the research. The authors of the study widely used the following  methods of research: 1) an analysis of the scientific literature on training staff for secondary and higher education; 2) analysis of existing educational systems for  teachers training; 3) monitoring the professional work of foreign language teachers;4) testing methods for teachers studying at training courses in the Nizhny Novgorod Institute of Education Development; 5) methods of linguistic descriptions of professional concepts and terminology related to training and education by means of  foreign language; 6) survey; 7) monitoring of pedagogical activity of the foreign language teacher and its analysis; 8) Discussions with the management of educational institutions, where the teacher is working.Results. The following scope of scientific work has been performed as a result of the survey 1) The psychological and didactic features of activity of the future foreign language teacher in the school environment and the higher education institution have been defined; 2) significant range of professional teaching concepts that are important for the efficient organization of educational process in the sphere of language in schools and universities has been revealed; 3) conditions under which bachelors and post-graduate students  master  methodological concepts within their systematic training in high school have been described; 4) special methodological terms explicating professional and methodological ideas and meanings that are important for the teaching of the discipline "Foreign Language", in the organization of educational, cultural and educational activities of the teacher by means of a foreign language have been selected and organized into particular structure; 5) tools for assessing the quality of mastering terminological apparatus of methodical science has been definedDiscussions and Conclusions. The authors made recommendations for teachers of major subjects "Theory and a training and education (foreign language)", "Methods of teaching foreign languages at school", "Methods of teaching foreign languages in high school", "Theory and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures "in order to create a professional conceptual field of the teacher of foreign language.

Author(s):  
Tetiana Boyko ◽  
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The article highlights the specifics of professional activity of future foreign language teachers, which proves that increasing their competitiveness and reforming the system of general secondary and higher education in Ukraine increase the requirements for professional training of future foreign language teachers. It is stated that in the process of introduction of the latest information technologies in all spheres of activity of educational institutions the problem of formation of their information communicative competence in the process of studying in higher education institutions acquires special significance in the training of future foreign language teachers. The article describes the phenomenon of «multimedia technology» as a computer technology that allows you to flexibly manage the flow of various information. It is emphasized that there is no single approach to this phenomenon. The purpose of this article is to characterize the problem of multimedia technologies as a means of improving the effectiveness of professional training of future foreign language teachers. The author’s research proves that at the present stage the work on the introduction of multimedia in the educational process of higher education is carried out in two directions: the first is that multimedia is included in the educational process as an «aid» using traditional methods of education; the second direction involves changing the content of education, reviewing the methods and forms of organization of the educational process, building holistic courses based on the use of content in certain disciplines of higher education institutions that train future foreign language teachers. The article states that the use of multimedia by applicants for higher education, future teachers of foreign languages and ensuring the systematic use of multimedia technologies should be consistent with the didactic goals of professional training of applicants for higher education in foreign languages.


Author(s):  
И.И. Бурлакова

Постановка задачи. Научно-методологической основой современной концепции высшего образования выступает синергетическое единство классических и современных психолого-педагогических подходов. Современное высшее образование ориентировано на приобщение молодого человека к фундаментальным знаниям, на формирование практических умений в будущей профессиональной деятельности и подготовку его к обучению на протяжении всей жизни. Однако современное образование мало ориентировано на жизненное и профессиональное самоопределение студента. Выводы. Комплексное использование в учебном процессе личностно-ориентированных технологий позволяет стимулировать развитие личностного потенциала, умственную деятельность, «запускает» развитие познавательных процессов, способствует формированию компетенций, необходимых будущему учителю иностранного языка. Личностно-ориентированное иноязычное обучение в вузе будет способствовать снятию страха будущего учителя перед школой, перед современными детьми и будет способствовать безболезненному вхождению молодого учителя иностранного языка в профессиональную деятельность и профессиональное сообщество. The scientific and methodological basis of the modern concept of higher education is the synergetic unity of classical and modern psychological and pedagogical approaches. Modern higher education is focused on introducing a young person to fundamental knowledge, on forming practical skills in future professional activities and preparing them for lifelong learning. However, modern education is not focused on the life and professional self-determination of the student. The integrated use of personal-oriented technologies in the educational process in the process of teaching a foreign language stimulates personal and intellectual activity, develops cognitive processes, and contributes to the formation of competencies that a future foreign language teacher should possess. Personal-oriented foreign language education at the University will help to remove the fear of the future teacher before school, before modern children and will contribute to the painless entry of a young foreign language teacher into the professional activity and professional community.


Author(s):  
Vita Bezliudna

Innovative processes in the field of education and innovation as a scientific discipline are designed to reveal the essence of scientific design and masterful implementation of innovative technologies, to identify regular links between traditions and innovations, to substantiate management models of systemic innovations in educational institutions.The article analyzes the effectiveness of innovative technologies in the process of teaching foreign languages at non-language specialties in higher educational institutions. The concepts of “innovation”, “educational innovations”, “innovative learning” in the context of foreign language training of students of non-language specialties of higher education institutions are characterized. It was found out that innovative technologies in the process of teaching foreign languages in higher education institutions are considered by scientists on the basis of the principles of competence, activity and communicative approaches, in developing effective teaching models based on systematic research, application of modern teaching methods, involvement of students in project activities, problem methods using, application of information and telecommunication technologies. The author emphasized that the most effective among educational innovations that promote the study of foreign languages in non-language higher education institutions are interactive and information and communication technologies that give the educational process a dialogical nature, which can significantly improve and facilitate foreign language learning. The study confirms the effectiveness and efficiency of innovative technologies in the teaching of foreign languages in non-language HEIs, which provide unlimited opportunities for independent work of students, are the means by which teachers can develop individual characteristics of students, their intellectual, communicative and creative abilities, increase motivation to learn a foreign language, create a comfortable learning environment. Keywords: innovations, innovative technologies, foreign languages, students, institutions of higher education, competence approach.


Author(s):  
Л.А. Метелькова ◽  
Е.Г. Хрисанова ◽  
Е.В. Фролова

Актуальность исследования обусловлена многими факторами. Во-первых, в настоящее время цифровые инструменты начинают занимать значительное место в процессе обучения разным дисциплинам как в системе среднего, так и высшего образования. Во-вторых, их использование обусловлено не простым желанием педагога разнообразить занятие или сделать его более эффективным, а само состояние общества делает их внедрение в образовательный процесс необходимым и иногда, единственно возможным. Цель статьи заключается в обосновании эффективности использования современных цифровых инструментов в иноязычной подготовке обучающихся. Авторами проанализировано современное состояние исследуемой проблемы в отечественной и зарубежной педагогике и методике обучения иностранным языкам. Статья предназначена для учителей иностранных языков, а также студентов педагогических вузов, будущих учителей, для использования во время педагогической практики и в профессиональной деятельности. The relevance of the study is due to many factors. Firstly, nowadays digital tools are beginning to take a significant place in the learning process in various disciplines, both in the system of secondary and higher education. Secondly, their use is not due to a simple desire of the teacher to diversify the lesson or make it more effective, but the very state of society makes their introduction into the educational process necessary and, sometimes, the only possible one. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the effectiveness of the use of modern digital tools in foreign language training of students. The author analyzed the current state of the problem under study in domestic and foreign pedagogy and methods of teaching foreign languages. The article is intended for teachers of foreign languages, as well as students of pedagogical universities, future teachers, for use during teaching practice and professional activity.


2021 ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
Denysenko I.I. ◽  
Tarasiuk A.M.

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.


Author(s):  
Veronika Dmytruk ◽  
Halyna Shevchyk

The article is devoted to the psychological and pedagogical substantiation of the expediency of learning foreign languages while studying in the institution of higher education. The authors analyse the current educational process in Ukrainian and identify the most important factors influencing the formation of qualified professionals and establish the role of foreign language in each of these factors. It was found that studying can be extremely intensified due to learning a foreign language. It is established that learning foreign languages increases a person’s ability to develop intellectually. Keywords: pedagogical psychology; institution of higher education; foreign language; English language; training intensification; motivation; information management; information gathering; information processing.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tat'yana Dmitrenko

The textbook is devoted to the consideration of modern technologies of teaching foreign languages in the conditions of updating language education in higher education. The article presents modern innovative technologies of teaching foreign languages that contribute to the intensification of the educational process and the activation of educational activities in foreign language classes. It is recommended for students studying for a master's degree — future specialists in the field of intercultural communications.


Author(s):  
Olha Demianenko ◽  
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Rymma Maiboroda ◽  

As the title implies, a scientific paper reveals the issue of an efficiency of professional activity of foreign language teachers in higher education institutions in the context of SIOP model. The problem of this study is that in spite of the stressed importance of teaching skills, student teachers lack many of the English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching skills which may have a negative impact on their teaching performance that in turn affects their teaching self-efficacy. The methods of applying SIOP model and the effect of using SIOP model on developing EFL student teachers’ teaching skills are studied. It is emphasized that among the multiple factors that affect students’ achievement is teacher effectiveness. Thus, the challenge remains to improve and promote the effectiveness of teachers in an effort to increase students’ academic achievement. The positive and negative aspects of the education shift towards SIOP model are identified, the principles of enhancing innovative educational process effectiveness are revealed. It is worth noting that any professional development of foreign language teachers in higher education institutions must address specific knowledge and attitudes that are relevant to teaching foreign language learners. Teachers need to understand basic constructs of the second language development, the nature of language proficiency, the role of the first language and culture in learning, and the demands that mainstream education places on culturally diverse students. There is growing evidence that professional development approaches that are guided by teacher input and that view teacher learning as continual and transformative makes higher education institutions a better place for students and staff. The results indicated that introduction of SIOP model has opened up a number of problems associated with the introduction of such training services. It is stressed that the factors of SIOP model can guide limited English proficient students and suggest some useful strategies for language teachers to handle the students’ difficulties in language comprehension. It should be stressed that the introduction of SIOP model in modern educational process opens up wide horizons and unlimited possibilities for the efficiency of professional activity of foreign language teachers in higher education institutions, which have yet to be studied and mastered by modern pedagogical science.


The article defined the role of Foresight-studies in the current conditions of higher education system development. Different types of Foresight-studies in different countries and their application for educational purposes are analyzed. Methods of conducting foresight research are revealed on the basis of which the most common among them are: Delphi method, SWOT analysis, Information flow analysis, Focus Group Technique, Expert Panels, Scenario Planning, Highlight Key Technologies, Technology Mapping, Development of Roadmaps, Source Scanning, “Analysis of Global Trends”, “PEST Analysis”, “Reverse Scenarios” etc. It is stated that the foresight can be called a technology of constructive attitude towards the future. It involves the development of a system of private forecasts in the most important areas of scientific and technological progress and a comprehensive forecast of scientific and technological development. The article gives examples of university Foresight-studies and their role in forming a modern specialist with forecasting skills. The focus of the study is pay special attention on the Foresight-study conducted at the School of Foreign Languages of V. N. Kharkiv National University entitled “Strategy for the Development of Education at The School of Foreign Languages”. The study was carried out using the Delphi method and included an online survey (digital questionnaire) created in Google forms and included two stages. The first stage was aimed at revealing the general direction of the development of the educational process, and the second stage was aimed at specifying teaching strategies that could be used in the future by the School of Foreign Languages. The survey was attended by 105 people who work or study at the university. It is established that the priority directions of development of educational process at the School of Foreign Languages may be: introduction of the latest digital technologies into the educational process; increase of teaching efficiency and distribution of time between participants of educational process (transformation of the role of the lecturer); communicative aspect through improvement of teaching methods at the School of Foreign Languages, namely the involvement of foreign language speakers in teaching and practice, conducting more foreign language activities, changing the criteria for assessing students’ success by foreign models.


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