scholarly journals Innovative Methods in Language Disciplines During Profile Training Implementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Halyna I. Yuzkiv ◽  
Iryna M. Ivanenko ◽  
Nataliia V. Marchenko ◽  
Natalia V. Kosharna ◽  
Natalia S. Medvid
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Academic Paper

The advanced pedagogical experience testifies to the presence of a number of methods in the practice of teaching language disciplines used by teachers during profile training at school or other educational institutions. With the development of modern information technologies, the role of traditional methods of studying language disciplines in the educational process is changing to the advantage of more innovative (interactive) methods of studying language disciplines. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to investigate the peculiarities of the application of innovative methods in language disciplines during profile training implementation. To achieve the purpose specified, an academic paper uses a number of general scientific (method of theoretical analysis, method of observation, method of description and method of synthesis) and empirical (experimental method, modeling method and calculation method) research methods. The practical reflection of the state and dynamics of mastering language disciplines during profile training is demonstrated through: the efficiency level of the applied innovative methods of studying language disciplines; the dynamics of the average number of students, involved in studying foreign language per student at the level of higher secondary education; rating of the countries of European Union and Ukraine on English proficiency according to the Global rating of countries and regions; provisions of New Ukrainian School Concept. It has been established that in the countries of European Union the practice of studying language disciplines is based on the translation method, the method of meaningful and language integrated learning, the methods of using digital technologies and the method of using creative objects. The study has revealed that such countries of European Union, as Luxembourg, Romania and Finland have significantly high levels of foreign language proficiency; however, such levels of language command are significantly low in Greece, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Portugal. It has been established that Ukraine is classified as a country with a low level of English language command (proficiency) in the Global Ranking of Countries and Regions (according to data of 2019, 2017 and 2016) and a moderate level of English language proficiency (according to data of 2018 and 2015). The following types of innovative methods, currently used by teachers in language disciplines during profile training, have been summarized, namely: the use of information and computer technology in the process of language learning; the use of developmental methods in the form of dialogue, discussion, seminar or brainstorming; construction of the educational process in the form of a game, project, team game; introduction of creative and interactive tasks into the educational process.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF SIOP MODEL ON SELF-EFFICACY AND TEACHING SKILLS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (46) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Demianenko
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers

The article reveals the issue of the effects of using SIOP model on self-efficacy and teaching skills of foreign language teachers. It is stressed that SIOP is an approach that can help English language learners to achieve academic success while gaining English language proficiency. It is worth noting that sheltered instruction offers the model for making academic material understandable and increasing the academic English language skills of learners through teaching. Attention has been paid to language skills that can be developed through collaboration and interaction. It has been concluded that the using SIOP model in modern educational process opens up unlimited possibilities for the foreign language teachers and students.Key words: teacher efficiency, professional training, professional competence, language proficiency, academic success.

scholarly journals Ways of world experience in flipped learning implementation for foreign language training

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
T Udartseva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Education System ◽  
English Language ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
System Transformation ◽  
Level Increase

Inthearticletheauthorsconsiderthe concept of flipped learning method, its features and constituent compo-nents.Flippedlearning (FL) is a pedagogical method aimed at traditional education system transformation. FL method implies the shift of activities performed in group and in individual space (activities previously done in class, now students do outside of class). Due to insufficient level FL application study in homeland education system, authors focused on studying of FL effectiveness in the process of English language teach-ing as a foreign language at universities of 5 countries: Russia, Egypt, Ecuador, Thailand and Indonesia. The universities selection for study was carried out according to such criteria as: level of education, English language study as a foreign language, FL elements implementation in students training, using feedback at the end of the course study.According to the carries out analysis, all participants of educational process demon-strated positive attitude to FL use at5 universities, among leading positive points were mentioned the follow-ing: improvement in language proficiency level, increase in the level of students’independent work in organ-izing their studies, possibility of digital technologies wide implementation in educational process.As the re-sults of performedanalysis at foreign universities in the field of FL method implementation in language train-ing, the authors carried out SWOT analysis, which makes it possible to determine presence of opportunities, difficulties and threats for FL implementation in the process of foreign language training at homelanduniversity.

scholarly journals Types of interactive methods of teaching english for technical students

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kravchyna
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
English Language ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Interactive Teaching ◽  
Active Interaction

Social, technical and economic changes that have taken place in the country in recent years make new demands on specialists in various fields of knowledge, and technicians are not exception. The English language study plays a major role in forming professional qualities of future technicians. The implementation of tasks requires the use of various methods in teaching English to students of technical departments, but the main methodological innovations today involve the use of interactive methods. Interactive teaching methods are the actual way of teacher’s work in classroom, group or any educational institution. Interactive teaching methods, in contrast to the traditional ones, are based on the active interaction of participants in the educational process, and special attention is paid upon students’ interaction with each other. This approach allows teachers: 1) to create a classroom atmosphere that helps to encourage students to ask questions and seek answers, take (as a basis) the following types of training that would facilitate the development of critical thinking and independent acquisition of knowledge, encourage reflection; 2) to apply existing methods, become a thoughtful professional, which means to learn how to observe carefully, identify problems and create new strategies to solve them; 3) to be a model for other students, transfer knowledge to them. In turn, students learn to think critically, solve difficult problems based on analysis of circumstances and relevant information, make thoughtful decisions, participate in discussions, communicate with other people. Participants of interactive learning set learning objectives, develop a learning activity, identify problems in the course of training, study the reflection of their training activities. The article describes the most popular interactive teaching methods (role play, presentation, conversations, brainstorming, projects, podcasting, video files, blogging, round table, discussion, situational analysis) at the English language classes with students of technical departments. The interactive learning is important for personal and professional development. Interaction helps involve students in performing activities with technical terms, and such activities can enhance vocabulary acquisition and promote the development of lexical skills. Students are able to take control of their learning process and also figure out their preferred resources with the help of interactive technology. In this way, they can choose the method to present projects and also develop important research skills for the upcoming days. Furthermore, students are able to develop their communication as well as collaborative expertise by working on shared projects or documents and this will help them significantly afterward when they mature into working individuals. The author comes to the conclusion that the use of interactive methods in teaching a foreign language to future technicians helps to organize an active interaction of all participants of the communication process which results in the exchange of professional information in a foreign language and the acquisition of professional qualities and practical skills of technical communication.

scholarly journals DIGITAL LITERACY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203
Author(s):  
M.I. Maletova ◽  
L.A. Novikova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Interactive Methods

Transformations in modern society seriously affect the landscape of modern labour market that requires reviewing and developing clusters of competencies attributed to young professionals. With further advancement of information technologies and changes in society lifestyles, higher education institutions encounter new challenges to modernize their educational process. Interdisciplinarity, integration and synergy of modern science are seen as the reality of modern education. Digitalization and digital literacy are penetrating each area of education and social life. To meet these challenges language education tends to review and transform syllabi and foreign language courses by introducing digital educational modules and active and interactive methods that will provide the synergy of core competencies and develop student digital literacy. The authors analyze theoretical foundation and approaches to foreign language teaching and present research results that are based on their experience of designing and implementing new educational module of student net communications in foreign language programmes in Udmurt State University and Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy. The research rests on the principles of competency-based and communicative approaches and is underpinned by active and interactive methods of foreign language teaching as well as experiential learning.

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT EVALUATION IN ENGLISH AS A CRITERION FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER`S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN UKRAINE: PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES

2020 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Л. Е. Бєловецька
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Independent Evaluation

The problem of external independent evaluation in English for admission Master`s degree programs in Ukraine is considered in the article. The perspective for further improvement of English teaching and learning standards at Ukrainian universities has been found. The correspondence to the CEFR basic levels and English proficiency has been identified. Conceptual Principles of State Policy on the Development of English in the Field of Higher Education are considered. The study included 1546 participants. The age of students, who studied to gain the first higher education, was between 17 and 20. The students were not familiar with the structure of External Independent Evaluation and they have never passed it. The research was carried out during the period 2018–2019. The relevance of English language competence in the professional context is noted emphasized as a key point of the presented research. The necessity to provide a sufficient competitive level for Ukrainian graduates through improving correspondent English language training has been considered. The study is based on a study of reports by British experts and contemporary scientific publications presented international researchers have focused on the problems of internationalization and perspectives for Ukrainian universities in the English language dimension. The relevance of studying and adaptation of the UK higher education successful practice has been highlighted. The problems and potential ways of improving students` English language proficiency in the given context are identified. In particular, the study contains important recommendations regarding the number of contact hours and the required levels of English proficiency for the main groups of participants in the educational process in higher education according to international standards.

Can-Do descriptors – Realigning English Language Curriculum at Higher Education Institution to CEFR

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Erda Wati Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
The Common ◽  
The University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) has become the standard used to describe and evaluate students’ command of a second or foreign language. It is an internationally acknowledged standard language proficiency framework which many countries have adopted such as China, Thailand, Japan and Taiwan. Malaysia Ministry of Education is aware and realise the need for the current English language curriculum to be validated as to reach the international standard as prescribed by the CEFR. The implementation of CEFR has begun at primary and secondary level since 2017 and now higher education institutions are urged to align their English Language Curriculum to CEFR as part of preparation in receiving students who have been taught using CEFR-aligned curriculum at schools by year 2022. This critical reflection article elucidates the meticulous processes that we have embarked on in re-aligning our English Language Curriculum to the standard and requirements of CEFR. The paper concludes with a remark that the alignment of the English curriculum at the university needs full support from the management in ensuring that all the stakeholders are fully prepared, informed and familiar with the framework.

On-line testing as a new method of student knowledge evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-356
Author(s):  
V.P. Kovalchuk ◽  
I.M. Kovalenko ◽  
S.V. Kovalenko ◽  
V.M. Burkot ◽  
V.O. Kovalenko
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Personality Testing ◽  
Online Testing ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
New Information ◽  
On Line ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Innovations change the world in all spheres of life, and education is not an exception. Modern requirements of time put us new challenges that require the use of new information technologies at all stages of the educational process in higher education institutions, in particular the use of the Internet. In addition, it has been noted that Internet resources increase motivation and contribute to the formation of a fully developed personality. Testing and evaluating students' knowledge and abilities is an integral part of the credit-module system. One of the forms of evaluation of the initial level of knowledge, consolidation and improvement of assimilation of information is testing. It should be noted that in a number of countries, testing has shifted traditional forms of control — oral and written exams and interviews. However, in Ukraine, educators remain adherents of a combination of testing and classical analysis of material. It allows the most efficient distribution of the training time of a practical class, 100% control of the knowledge and the effectiveness of mastering the material of all the students of the academic group. Technical progress stimulates the search for new variants and possibilities of testing, its various variations. One of the options that can help solve this problem was a smartphone. In order to facilitate the work of the teacher at the Department of Microbiology, an online testing system with the use of smartphones was introduced. Online testing is conducted among students with Ukrainian and English language training. With the Google Forms platform, the teacher creates a form which contains the student's records and tests. Students directly from the teacher get a link to fill out an online form directly at the lesson. For testing, a database containing standard KROK-1 licensed test tasks is used. The form can contain any number of test tasks that are in arbitrary order, as well as a changed order of distractors, which makes it impossible to write off. At the same time, all students are in the same conditions: all write one option. After submitting the form, the student receives a notification that his response is recorded. Re-linking is not possible. In turn, the teacher receives a message on the result of the test in the table — the ratio of correct answers to the total number of questions, as well as options for their answers. First and foremost, questions are displayed on which students gave the largest number of incorrect answers. This allows the topic to be considered in the process of discussion of the most difficult tasks from the students perspective, and in the future it will allow more efficiently to create forms for on-line tests and to focus on these issues.

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS OF NON-LANGUAGE SPECIALTIES WITHIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Alina Mekheda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Educational Potential

The article reviews the main reasons for the growth of the role of a «foreign language» discipline within the framework of non-linguistic specialties as part of the process of gradual reformation of the higher education system in Ukraine. The author addresses the search for effective concepts for the integration of professional training and teaching foreign languages for future highly qualified specialists in non-linguistic universities, which are reflected in strategic government documents. The main innovative methods of teaching a foreign language, conditions for their effective application in the educational process of higher educational institutions along with their teaching and educational potential are analyzed. Amongst the innovative methods of teaching students a foreign language, the author highlighted the following: training modules that ensure the development of the fluency of students' speech, as well as their confident communication in a foreign language; case technologies that make it possible to use practical life situations for learning; binary classes allowing the integration of subjects, interest and students` motivation. Educators and students have the opportunity to use the Internet and computer technology to increase the efficiency of the process of learning foreign languages in university courses. A great tool for learning foreign languages are mobile applications and Internet platforms that use authentic materials. Students and teachers have access to audio and video materials created by native speakers who are also teachers. Mobile applications allow you to independently create test tasks, surveys and a variety of games and involve a large number of students.

scholarly journals Listening Skill Requires a Further Look into Second/Foreign Language Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Bozorgian
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Reading History

Current English-as-a-second and foreign-language (ESL/EFL) research has encouraged to treat each communicative macroskill separately due to space constraint, but the interrelationship among these skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) is not paid due attention. This study attempts to examine first the existing relationship among the four dominant skills, second the potential impact of reading background on the overall language proficiency, and finally the relationship between listening and overall language proficiency as listening is considered an overlooked/passive skill in the pedagogy of the second/foreign language classroom. However, the literature in language learning has revealed that listening skill has salient importance in both first and second language learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of each of four skills in EFL learning and their existing interrelationships in an EFL setting. The outcome of 701 Iranian applicants undertaking International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Tehran demonstrates that all communicative macroskills have varied correlations from moderate (reading and writing) to high (listening and reading). The findings also show that the applicants’ reading history assisted them in better performing at high stakes tests, and what is more, listening skill was strongly correlated with the overall language proficiency.

scholarly journals Effectiveness Of Applying Modern Methods In Foreign Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 244-251
Author(s):  
Odina Makhamadaliyevna Mukhamedova ◽  
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Nazira Abdusamatovna Akramova ◽  
Maftuna Asatullo Qizi Boboraimova ◽  
Nargiza Salaxiddinovna Atabayeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Skills Transfer ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Day By Day

In this article, the demand for learning a foreign language is also increasing day by day, the science of foreign languages is divided into four aspects (reading, reading, listening comprehension and speaking), each of which has its own concept and skills transfer, educational technologies, effective use of modern information technologies in this educational process and other similar topics will be discussed. It also aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of education through the introduction of modern innovative technologies in the educational process.

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