scholarly journals Possibility of comprehensive development of students in foreign language classes

2021 ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Svitlana Ponikarovska ◽  
Yevgeniya Novikova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
Development Of Students

The use of creative methods in teaching a foreign language is one of the factors that contribute to increasing the motivation of students, which is one of the most important prerequisites for success. The importance of creative teaching of English is confirmed by surveys and analysis of learning outcomes, because a great role in the comprehensive development of students is played by the teacher, in particular, the teacher of foreign languages, who, above all, must develop high moral qualities in their educators and build relationships with them on the basis of mutual understanding, mutual assistance, trust and mutual respect in the learning process. The problem of formation and development of a humane personality is dominant in higher education, and the decisive role of the teacher in the formation of human qualities of the student is confirmed by practice and experience. The humanization of the relationship between teacher and student is the basis of the educational function of teaching, the results of which the student will carry out in various activities, in different versions of interpersonal relationships. Goal. The purpose of this work is to analyze the basic principles of comprehensive development of students during language classes. The article emphasizes the need for a creative approach to classes, self-development of the teacher, their mastery of new technologies for learning, including distance learning. Methodology. The purpose and specificity of the study determined the use of the method of description with elements of comparative analysis for a comprehensive coverage of the problem. Results. The article emphasizes the importance of a foreign language teacher's choice of learning strategies, materials and techniques for achieving overall language success. Even during the pandemic and the development of distance learning, the basic requirements for the teacher remain unchanged. In order to successfully solve the problems of learning a foreign language in non-linguistic higher schools, a creative teacher with a high level of education and culture is needed. Оriginality. In particular, the article shows which qualities of teachers are most in demand by students themselves as a result of surveys. Practical value. The article provides some recommendations in order to achieve the desired atmosphere in the classroom, the ways to relieve stress of students who do not easily learn the language, methods of successful interaction in groups. They can be used by foreign language teachers in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.

scholarly journals Learners’- produced learning materials: a step towards learner autonomy in EFL Grammar classes

2018 ◽  
pp. 20-42
Author(s):  
Amal Msimeer ◽  
Eman Elmejie ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Language Classes

This paper presents an experimental research study in which the two researchers aim to promote learner autonomy in language learning by means of learner-produced learning materials. The study was conducted at the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts in Misurata, Libya during the academic term-spring 2018. The participants were 50 Libyan students who major in English and they were all enrolled in semester 2 and studied Grammar II course. The participants were required to produce their own learning material which was about a particular grammar item. Semi-structured interviews with the participants were undertaken to know about their reaction towards the experience of taking responsibility to create a learning material, what autonomous strategies they were able to develop while designing the learning materials, what type of learning materials they were able to produce. The findings of the current study revealed that learner autonomy can be fostered in EFL classes in Libya and that Libyan students can develop some autonomous learning strategies. It is concluded that learner-produced learning materials can be a successful and an effective tool to promote learner autonomy in EFL (English as a foreign language) classes.

scholarly journals Psychological features of studying a foreign language for professional purposes

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-167
Author(s):  
Ganna Ovsyanko ◽  
Svitlana Kyrychenko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Psychological Features

The article considers the issue of taking into account the psychological characteristics of students in the study of a foreign language for professional purposes. It was analyzed the methodological aspects of taking into account psychological features in teaching a foreign language. Emphasis is placed on the need and importance of taking into account the psychological characteristics of students in the process of learning a foreign language for professional purposes. The main psychological factors of learning a foreign language are identified. Among the main psychological factors are: motivation and interest in language learning, temperament, memory, ability to learn languages, language barrier. Motivation is a major factor in language learning. Only the motivation to succeed can bring results in language learning. Psychological comfort in the classroom is a way to realize their importance in society, trying to get the most information for successful self-development. Under the condition of complete psychological comfort, the intensive development of mental processes and imagination, the improvement of memory, and the ability to communicate begin. Activating memorization processes also plays an important role in foreign language learning. The human brain is a complex mechanism and the main indicator of its efficiency is attention. If attention is reduced, a person can hardly concentrate. The article states that the success of learning a foreign language is determined by a combination of factors: motivational, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, psychophysiological and interactive. This means that the psychological aspects of learning a foreign language determine not only the goals and objectives of teaching, motivation, interest of students, but also the methods and approaches to learning. Emphasis is placed on the need to constantly search for new opportunities and ways to form and improve methods of learning a foreign language for professional purposes. The leading idea of the article is that taking into account the psychological, pedagogical and individual characteristics of students in the study of a foreign language for professional purposes allows to introduce new technologies into the educational process, increase learning efficiency, develop language skills and competencies, develop creative abilities, increase independent and extracurricular activities.

scholarly journals DISTANCE LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kravchyna
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Foreign languages e-learning has gained in a great importance because of growing interest in the Internet. It becomes a very popular method due to its accessibility, simplicity and availability, which contribute to improvement of spectrum and quality of distance learning in teaching English in higher educational establishments in pandemic conditions. Mechanism of education is a key process of human life, which determines the personality development. Fast pace of information technology development brings on displacement of traditional learning in higher education establishments with more modern methods including distance learning in teaching English. This article attempts to reflect the current trends in foreign language learning using distance technology. Currently, new technologies and the Internet allow the person to gain the necessary knowledge without leaving home, using a personal computer. This article considers the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning in teaching a foreign language compared to full-time and part-time education. The survey has confirmed that quality and structure of educational courses are usually much better with distance learning than with traditional training forms. Distance learning comprises all actual learning methods and suggests a large number of assignments designed for independent study, with the probability of obtaining day-to-day consultations. It uses the latest accomplishments of interactive and information technologies and gives equal educational opportunities to students regardless of health, place of residence, financial security and elitism. Besides, the disadvantages of this form of learning over other forms and the reasons why distance education may be ineffective are given and explained in the article (lack of face-to-face conversations, one-side explanation and lack of constructive skills). The student must also have certain psychological traits and technical means such as a computer and an access to the Internet. The conclusions made as a result of the comparison allow to determine the areas that need special attention, as well as to choose the most convenient tools for effective learning of foreign languages and English, in particular.

scholarly journals OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS WITH 6TH- GRADERS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-11
Author(s):  
Nataliia Sorokina ◽  
Veronika Diachenko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Communication Barriers ◽  
Communication Games ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Communication Barrier ◽  
Oral Interaction ◽  
6Th Graders

This paper focuses on the problem of overcoming communication barriers with 6th grade secondary school learners studying a foreign language and searching ways of its solution. The authors analyze the concept of communication barrier and offer their own interpretation of the phenomenon under investigation. The paper also highlights the psychological and pedagogical conditions that affect the process of overcoming an FL language communication barrier by younger adolescents. The article claims that the enhancement of learners’ interaction activity and diminishing the fear of communication can be achieved by implementing a gaming technique in an FL classroom. The authors provide a set of games for 6th graders aimed to overcome communication barriers in the process of oral interaction in a foreign language. The effectiveness of the proposed technique was experimentally proved. The research results demonstrate positive influence of using communication games on students’ emotional state, communicative involvement during foreign language classes, motivates the learning process and enriches their social and communication experience. The survey, conducted among the learners, showed that most of them (90%) experience anxiety and difficulties during communication, which confirmed the prevalence of communication barriers among students at this school age. At the same time, 83.3% of students like games as a type of activity in foreign language lessons, and 76.6% of the respondents admit that the atmosphere in the classroom improves significantly during the game. Observations have also shown that regular use of games in foreign language lessons has had a positive effect on students’ interpersonal relationships. Most students (86.6%) confirmed that in the process of a game they become more active in communication, do not focus on the fear of making a mistake and are more prone to spontaneous speech. 83.3% of respondents noted that during the game, they significantly reduce the level of anxiety in the process of FL communication.

New technologies in second foreign language training

10.12737/630 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Полушина ◽  
Lyubov Polushina ◽  
Давыдова ◽  
Lyudmila Davydova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Correspondence Study

In this paper it is refers to distance technologies in second foreign language training. They become more and more popular. It is impossible to confuse a correspondence study with distance learning because the last one is always individual.

scholarly journals DISTANT LEARNING ESL

2021 ◽  
Vol I (81) ◽  
pp. 144-154
Author(s):  
Iryna Hnatyhena ◽  
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Inna Khariuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Learning System

Distance Learning is an online-based program that gives students additional practice outside the classroom and helps decrease the amount of time it takes inside the classroom to study for the HSE test or to improve English language skills. МЕТОДИКА ВИКЛАДАННЯ У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛ І 146 Випуск І (81), 2021 Distance education, as a form of education that enables and promotes development of autonomous life-long learning skill, necessary to keep up with rapid changes and development in today’s society, is a concept definitely worth considering. Teaching a foreign language in a distance education system is very challenging, primarily in terms of overcoming the main gap – lack of direct contact between teachers and learners. This paper focuses on the aspect of teaching materials used for ESL in a distance learning system. To ensure the implementation of basic educational programs with high efficiency, the implementation of appropriate reforms in distance and innovative learning, which meet all modern requirements, is a very important process in the development of education. The development of distance learning courses will be useful to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students, especially for workers, or for those who study in parallel in other universities in Ukraine or abroad. Private educational organizations and government agencies around the world support the use and development of distance learning by accumulating pedagogical and methodological experience for further development. Distance learning technologies represent many new opportunities for teaching foreign languages, which allow further expanding the range of teaching methods, just as language laboratories, television and computers have increased the standard classroom. It is important to review these distance-learning options to distinguish their ability levels, as these systems have different limitations on the learning process. For example, one-way systems that use only presentations have been criticized for not providing anything other than a video distribution system that could be reproduced by sending 10 videos to students. The lack of direct bilateral interaction, which characterizes many distance education programs, is contrary to the goals of foreign language teaching. However, using this interaction, distance technologies can maintain the integrity of foreign language teaching. Learning strategies that encourage student-teacher dialogue and student autonomy in distance learning situations should be included in learning.

scholarly journals Czy milczenie zawsze jest złotem? Percepcja ciszy i milczenia na zajęciach z praktycznej znajomości języka angielskiego

Neofilolog ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 61-76
Author(s):  
Danuta Wiśniewska
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Verbal Interactions ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Classroom Language ◽  
Insight Into

Formal foreign language teaching involves verbal and non-verbal interactions among the participants of language classes. The nature of these interactions may play a decisive role in the success or failure in language learning. The research described in this paper attempted to gain insight into students' perceptions of silence occurring during classroom language learning, to identify its causes and effects, and to appraise its potential value for learners.

The Effect of Using Digital Stories in Teaching English as a Second Language

2020 ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Fatma Gizem Karaoglan Yilmaz ◽  
Busra Koseoglu ◽  
Cansu Ayvali ◽  
Tugba Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Motivation And Learning ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Development Of Students

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of using digital storytelling on motivation and learning strategies in foreign language teaching. This study was conducted with 20 students enrolled in the preparatory class to learn English as a foreign language for a year in 2018-2019 academic year in a state university in Turkey. Motivation scale and learning strategies scale were used to obtain data. According to the result, there was no significant distinction between digital storytelling and the use of learning strategies in foreign language teaching. This study indicates that the use of digital storytelling in foreign language teaching had no effect on the development of students' use of learning strategies.

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