Role-playing games in English lessons language

Author(s):  
L. V. Yakovleva ◽  
I. A. Tkacheva

The article expresses the position of the authors that role-playing games in foreign language classes are not just collective entertainment, but act as an effective way to solve a wide variety of training tasks — from the development of elementary speech skills to the formation of skills conducting an independent conversation. Playful activity helps not only to intensify the speech-thinking activity of students, with its with the help of the teacher recreates the atmosphere of communication, close to real communication situation, introduces students to the realities socio-cultural environment in which they are located, which is undoubtedly positively affects the adaptation of students to stay at border.

Author(s):  
Hélder Fanha Martins

The objective of this chapter is to gain a better understanding of the usefulness of massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) for promoting English as a foreign language (EFL) acquisition. To accomplish this goal, the author analyzed specific categories of interaction occurring between English language learners while playing an online game entitled Eve Online. Previous research has proved that there are positive outcomes on EFL acquisition from the interaction that takes place while playing video games known as MMORPGs. These games immerse players in virtual worlds that are inhabited by hundreds and even thousands of other players, and all are partaking in the game in real time. Learners who choose to play the game in a foreign language are exposed to target language input in a context-rich environment where they can interact with native-speakers and other language learners.


Author(s):  
М. S. Vasylyk

The article reveals the effectiveness and reasonable usage of interactive methods while teaching English as a foreign language to the students of non-specialized faculties. The article shows the importance of these methods as a means of intensification, optimization and stimulation of studying process. The article analyses the concept «interactive education technology». The methods of teaching applied in an interactive process of teaching foreign languages such as situational-thematic, discussion and research are studied. The most effective in terms of assimilation of language material and the interest of students in the process of learning at non-language faculties is the project method, the method of «brainstorming» and the method of business role-playing games. Thus, these innovative methods are characterized by high efficiency of material mastering. In the process of work, students of non-language faculties develop not only organizational but also methodological and play-technical skills.


2020 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 233-250
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Lemeshchenko-Lagoda ◽  
Iryna Kryvonos

The article presents the analysis of the implementation of interactive technologies at the English for specific purposes lessons for motivating students at agrarian and technical universities. It is emphasized that the use of an interactive learning model, which includes modelling life situations, the use of role-playing games, joint problem solving, effects students’ motivation. Unlike the subject-object approach, the students become the subjects of interaction; they actively participate in the learning process, following their individual route. The students acquire knowledge in the process of interactive learning not in the finished form, but obtain it themselves, in the process of their own activity. Therefore, the goal of the teacher is to create the conditions under which the students will discover new knowledge, construct it, and use it. It is noted that the process of learning a foreign language for special purposes requires the creation of a mixed learning environment, in which a new type of cooperation between teachers and students emerges. The authors gave the examples of the use of interactive learning technology which can improve the training of future professionals and ensure the formation of the professional foreign language communication skills. The results of experimental implementation of interactive means for developing students’ motivation are presented.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 98-100
Author(s):  
Mamirova Gulnoza Ikrom qizi

The pronounced need of modern society for high-quality language education is supported at the state level. One of the content lines of the language component of teaching at school is the speech line, which ensures the development and improvement of skills and abilities in all types of student speech activity. The article examines role-playing games, due to their didactic nature, allows solving the problems of developing the creative abilities of students, the ability to independently design their knowledge and apply them to solve cognitive and practical problems, navigate the information space, analyze the information received, since at different moments of cognitive experimental or applied in creative activity, students use the totality of all the listed intellectual skills and abilities


Author(s):  
Sergei V. Motov

We consider the peculiarities and prospects of modern methods of teaching English in their connection with the cognitive sciences. The key aspects of teaching English within the framework of the communicative-cognitive approach using cognitive linguistics as a linguistic basis are considered. The importance of the balance of the communicative and cognitive aspects of a foreign language lesson is substantiated while providing evidence in favor of the effectiveness of teaching a foreign language, which is of a communicative and cognitive nature. We provide examples of possible difficulties occurring while organizing foreign language teaching and suggest some ways to overcome those difficulties. The prospects for the development of communicative-oriented teaching of a foreign language are outlined. We provide evidence for high potential of foreign language teaching organized on a linguocognitive basis, in particular in a number of cases that are difficult for traditional approaches. By the example of negation in English, the effectiveness of teaching a foreign language on a linguocognitive basis is substantiated. We provide a classification of functional characteristics of negation from the standpoint of cognitive linguistics. It substantiates the potential of using role-playing games and sketches in the structure of a communicative-cognitive lesson, based on the principles of cognitive linguistics. We provide a set of examples of role-play games and sketches for teaching negation in English on a linguocognitive basis and provides evidence for their high potential in teaching the theoretical and practical aspects of English.


2021 ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Osaulchyk O.B.

Статтю присвячено особливостям патріотичного виховання і розвитку почуття толерантності як основоположного складника патріотичного виховання в умовах сучасних політичних подій. На фоні загострення міжнаціональних конфліктів та суспільних кризових явищ виявлено необхідність і доцільність переформатування основних підходів у напрямі патріотичного виховання молоді нині. У зазначеному контексті акцент має бути зміщено у бік виховання толерантного ставлення громадянина-патріота до інших громадян як у межах своєї країни, так і з-за кордону, що уособлює мирне співіснування людей з різними поглядами на життя, незалежно від їхнього віросповідання, політичних поглядів чи мови, яку вважають рідною. Увагу акцентовано на важливості розвитку поваги, шанобливого ставлення, бажанні примножувати та берегти культурні цінності і надбання рідного народу, проте разом із тим почуття патріотизму не повинне бути абсолютизованим і загостреним. У статті доведено, що останнє є рушійною силою у виникненні конфліктів через різне бачення і ступінь виявлення патріотизму. Головним чинником на шляху примирення та запобігання цьому є розвиток почуття толерантності як основоположного складника патріотичного виховання в умовах сьогодення, що визначено нами як виховання свідомого громадянина-патріота. У статті наголошено, що формування такого свідомого патріотизму має тривати впродовж усього навчально-виховного процесу всіма закладами освіти, включаючи домашнє виховання. Принагідно було зазначено, що найкращим способом виховання толерантності є власний приклад, тому вчитель має сам бути свідомим патріотом і взірцем для тих, хто навчається. Також було визначено, що оптимальні умови для продуктивного виховного процесу у зазначеному контексті можуть бути створені на заняттях з іноземної мови: пізнання культури іншого народу, говоріння іноземною мовою створює невидимий дотик до іншого світу, відмінного від власного, і формує шанобливе ставлення до нього. Розуміння того, що наш світ є багатогранним, сповненим різних культур, віросповідань, мов, звичаїв, поглядів, що саме ця різнобарвність має створювати певну гармонію, є шляхом до мирного співіснування і визначається нами як толерантне ставлення до оточуючих свідомого патріота. У межах вивчення іноземних мов окреслено спеціальний інструментарій у вигляді, зокрема, таких інтерактивних методик, покликаних сприяти в розвитку зазначених особистісних якостей, як: рольові ігри, підготовка спільних проєктів і презентацій, кейс-метод, дискусії у стилі толерантності.Ключові слова: патріотичне виховання, толерантність, свідомий громадянин-патріот, власний приклад, пізнання інших культур, інтерактивні методики. Viewing the political events today the article is devoted to the peculiarities of patriotic education and upbringing a sense of tolerance as its fundamental component. The need of reformatting the main approaches to patriotic education of young people today has been revealed taking into consideration growing quantity of interethnic conflicts and social crises. In this context, the emphasis should be shifted towards developing a tolerant attitude of the patriot-citizen to other citizens both within his own country and abroad, that makes possible the peaceful coexistence of people with different views on life, regardless of their religion, political views or the spoken language. Emphasis has been given to the importance of developing the sense of respect, desire to multiply and preserve the cultural values and heritage of the native country, but at the same time the sense of patriotism should not be absolute and sharpened. The article proves that the latter is a driving force in the emergence of conflicts, both multinational and among citizens of one country and nationality, that often happens because of different views on patriotism. The main factor in reconciling and preventing such conflicts is upbringing the sense of tolerance as a fundamental component of patriotic education in today’s conditions, that we define as the education of a reasonable citizen-patriot. The article emphasizes that the formation of such a reasonable patriotism should be continued throughout the educational process by all educational institutions, as well as be supported at home. It has been also stated that the best way to become tolerant is to see the true to life example, so the teacher himself must be a real patriot and a role model for students. It has been also determined that the optimal conditions for a productive educational process in this context can be created at foreign language classes: learning the culture of other people, speaking a foreign language creates an invisible touch to another world, different from their own and forms a respectful attitude to it. Understanding that our world is unique, full of different cultures, religions, languages, customs, views and that this diversity should create a certain harmony, is a way to peaceful coexistence and is defined by us as a tolerant attitude to others by a reasonable patriot. Within the study of foreign languages, special tools have been singled out, namely interactive methods for promoting the development of these personal qualities: role-playing games, preparation of joint projects and presentations, a case method, discussions in the style of tolerance.Key words: patriotic upbringing, tolerance, reasonable citizen-patriot, true to life examples, learning other cultures, interactive methods.


10.12737/7482 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Валентина Костоварова ◽  
Valentina Kostovarova

The article is devoted to the value and role of project method in teaching a foreign language in non-language higher educational institutions specializing in tourism and services. Particular attention is paid to the fact that the method of educational projects with a professional orientation is necessitated by the new social order - to turn a foreign language from a passive object into an active action. It’s also noteworthy that foreign language becomes necessary for professional growth and is an indispensable condition for Russia´s participation in the Bologna process, so at the present stage the basic direction in teaching foreign languages is based on using the competency approach. The author, like many others, relates the method of projects to gaming methods, and results obtained in the course of collective action, and the final product are developed collectively and publicly defended. The article notes that it is important to teach students to think and apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Students are happy to participate in collaborative business discussions, role-playing games and in various projects, which are determined by the types of communicative tasks. The author seeks to trace the history of occurrence of the method of projects and its application in the practice of teaching foreign languages. Particular attention is paid to the stages of the project, and the article provides instructional techniques of work in the development of communicative skills. The article traces the activities of the teacher and students at various stages of the project with the help of the table, which shows that each student must present their work and be responsible for its implementation. Based on the analysis of joint activity it is established that there is an interaction of students with each other and the teacher who becomes an equal partner and consultant. The author concludes that, in contrast to traditional approaches, the use of active methods leads to the development of communicative competence and aims to create a sustainable motivation to learn a foreign language.


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