scholarly journals Intercultural Communication in the Professional Training of Master’s Students: Concept and Structure of a Joint Educational Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-607
Author(s):  
Csaba Földes ◽  
Valentina P. Furmanova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Educational Project

Introduction. The area of intercultural communication with its system-forming theory, empirical research and implementation is gaining currency both in academic research and in the professional training of students. Regarding the latter aspect, there is a need (a) for developing a concept for the training of master’s students with knowledge of foreign languages; (b) for the introduction of new educational practices that successfully combine intercultural communication, foreign language and the modeling of communicative behavior in foreign language communication with its further reproduction in language practice in the students’ native language as well as (c) for the introduction of an educational project using modern technologies in the practice of institutions of higher education. The paper discusses the concept, structure and content of an educational project relying on the experience of higher education in Russia and Germany and aims to work towards an understanding of the social significance of future professional activities, primarily concerning the specific problems as well as of the adequacy of social and professional contacts in intercultural communication. Materials and Methods. Based on the subject, object and objectives of the study, the project’s methodological plan was implemented in the following stages: project planning, development of the fundamental features of the concept; determination of the project’s content; project modeling; introduction to the training of master’s students of various specialties at institutions of higher education. The methodological basis of the project consisted of the analysis of intercultural communication between representatives of the German and the Russian linguocultural community as well as the exchange of experience between them and their comparison. Results. Following the study and the exchange of experience between the institutions of higher education of Russia and Germany, the need for an integrative educational course was revealed, aiming at the improvement and optimization of intercultural communication skills at the level of both professional and personal communication with the goal to prepare master’s students for their future as researchers and practitioners. The educational project presented in the paper drawing on an eponymous integrative course will increase the efficiency of the training of master’s students from various specialized fields and prepare them for successful communication processes with representatives of other linguocultural communities. Discussion and Conclusion. The contents of this paper will be useful for researchers interested in optimizing the preparation of master’s students with knowledge in foreign languages by applying international experience.

scholarly journals Formation of Multiculturalism of Future Teachers of Foreign Languages in the Context of Multicultural Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
Valeriia Shkarlet ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Language Knowledge ◽  
History Of

The article explains the key concept "multicultural education of future teachers of foreign languages". The essence and content of the notions "multiculturalism", "multicultural education" are clarified; the connection between them is established. The influence of these concepts on the process of professional training of future teachers of foreign languages is also revealed. The concept of culture is defined, namely the origin and history of ancient, medieval and modern times of the use of this concept. The relevance of teaching humanitarian disciplines in higher education institutions, especially a foreign language, is highlighted, which expands the language knowledge of students and gives them the opportunity to become full members of a multicultural environment. Also, synonymous terms for the concept of "polyculture" and the main goals of polycultural education are presented. So, we can state that the multiculturalism of the personality of future teachers of a foreign language consists in striving during intercultural communication with representatives of other languages; to understand a specific foreign language system of language and concepts of culture, their system of value-semantic guidelines, to integrate new experience into one's own system of language and concepts of culture, and also to analyze the system of one's own culture through cognition of a new culture, which leads to the formation of multicultural value guidelines.

scholarly journals Multimedia Technologies as a Means of Increasing the Effectiveness of Professional Training of Future Foreign Language Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6 (344)) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Tetiana Boyko ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Multimedia Technologies

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.

scholarly journals Сontent, Components and European Tendences of the Future Foreign Languages Teachers’ Professional Training

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-102
Author(s):  
Sabina Kotsur
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
The Future

The article analyzes different approaches to the  «professional training of a teacher» definition as a system of organizational-pedagogical measures and vocational training systems; a critical study, the improvement and experimental use of ideas; the purposeful, systematic and organized process of pedagogical influences; qualifications in the process of studying in the corresponding direction, specialty, educational program; systems of special knowledge, abilities and skills, competences, qualities. The peculiarities of the professional training of future foreign languages teachers are defined by the author as: a possession of units of a foreign language and the ability to use them in specific situations of communication; a consistency of the initial level of foreign languages knowledge received at school with the goals and objectives, methods and technologies of forming the personality of a student as a future specialist in the process of vocational training; the ratio of theoretical and practical training, special and psycho-pedagogical, methodical preparation; a symmetrical study of two foreign languages and bilingual life (Ukrainian and Russian); knowledge and appreciation of the cultural characteristics of a nation, the language of which is studied. The author also proposes the definition of the concept of «professional training of future foreign language teachers» as a dynamic system of organizational and pedagogical influences, which is characterized by the unity of goals, content, methods and technologies of professional training of students, which study foreign languages on a multi-lingual basis, and foresees the formation of readiness for their professional activity, a professional competence. The article deals with important components of the future foreign languages teachers’ training such as: the theoretical and linguistic training; the practical training; the professional-oriented theoretical training; the methodical one. The article analyzes the tendencies of future teacher training in the European region. Among the modern European approaches to foreign language teacher training, the author highlights the following main trends: the unification of requirements for professional training in the process of higher education integration into European educational space; the updating of goals and content of studying and teaching foreign languages, changing educational programs and state standards taking into account common European trends; the transition from the knowledge concept to the competence paradigm in higher education; the internationalization of education; the use of new flexible technologies in the study of foreign languages, the strengthening of the practical component of vocational training.

scholarly journals РОЗВИТОК ІНШОМОВНОЇ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ В ПРОЦЕСІ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ СУДНОВОДІЇВ

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-312
Author(s):  
O. A. TISHCHENKO ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
International Convention ◽  
Maritime English

English language is an integral part of a navigator’s life. And Maritime English language is one of the most important means of professional communication of seafarers because the vast majority of ships have multilingual international crews. In their work, the mariners have to communicate on various topics: professional, domestic or just to keep the conversation going in a multinational crew. Marine professionals need Maritime English at the user’s level and this fact is undisputable and undeniable. The level of English language proficiency depends on the success of the navigator, his career growth, ensuring the safety of navigation. Proficiency in Maritime English is stipulated in a separate line in convention documents (including the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) governing the training of seafarers. The article is devoted to one of the topical problems of the foreign language cadets’ (students’) education of the maritime institutions of higher education, in particular navigators. The concepts of «competence» is briefly characterized. The author provides the definitions of «foreign language communicative competence» given by foreign and Ukrainian scientists. Also the author’s own definition is formulated. There have been presented the main conditions for mastering international communication competence, which is important for the safe and efficient operation of maritime transport, in the process of professional training of future navigators. The main types of speech activities (listening, monologue speech, dialogic speech, writing, reading), which are used for the formation of foreign language communicative competence of future navigators, are analysed. The examples of tasks used at the practical classes by the professional English language teachers of the f Navigation and Ship Handling Chair of Azov Maritime Institute of the National University «Odessa Maritime Academy» are provided in this article. Key words: competence, foreign language communicative competence, speech activity, cadets (students) of maritime institutions of higher education.

THE SPECIFICS OF TEACHING LATIN ON VETERINARY FACULTIES OF AGRICULTURAL HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Veterinary Students ◽  
Exotic Animals ◽  
Higher Institutions

This article is devoted to the features and benefits of teaching Latin on veterinary faculties of agricultural institutions of higher education. The position of the discipline in training programs for would-be specialists in «Veterinary», « Veterinary expertise», «Small domestic and exotic animals’ diseases» is determined. Both general didactical principles of new language presentation and specific features of medical and veterinary students training are considered as applied to agricultural institutions of higher education. The main peculiarity of professional training on veterinary faculties of agricultural higher institutions is prevailing of lexical aspects over grammar ones unlike teaching of Latin for lawyers, philologists and botanists. The order of grammar aspects such as verb, noun, and adjective is shown to be connected with the applied professional phenomena like recipes making, diagnosis discussing and anatomy studying. Particular attention is paid to the necessity of comparing of introduced lexical units with both Russian language and studied foreign language. The conclusion is made that this comparison enables the students to use Latin terms, names of organs, diseases and medicines accurately. Of great value is also the investigation of the principles of transliteration medicine names investigation. The author stresses the point that students of medical educational institutions as well as students of veterinary faculties of agricultural educational institutions should write the names of medicines in recipes automatically.

scholarly journals To the question of foreign-language training of undergraduates of power specialities in technical establishments of higher education of Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Nataliia Bilan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Power Engineering ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Point System ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Language Competence

In the article the current state of foreign linguistic preparation of future power-engineering specialists in technical institutions of higher education is investigated and analysed. On the basis of the theoretical review of scientific and pedagogical literature it is presented the positions of researchers and the personal treatment of the designated process are offered. Foreign linguistic preparation is an inseparable component of purposeful process of vocational training of undergraduates of power specialties which is directed to the achievement of the educational, developing, educator, world outlook, professional purpose, and is characterized by acquisition of foreign-language and background knowledge, accompanies formation of practical abilities and skills, foreign-language competence and professional and personal qualities of future power engineering specialists. On the basis of experimental work results, it is defined and proved forms of the organization and implementation of foreign-language training of undergraduates in technical institutions of higher education which provide attending of the combined classes in the scientific discipline «Business English», language courses, membership in scientific circles, participation in student’s conferences, creative competitions, passing of educational practices and internship abroad. Taking into account such criteria as the organization of educational process, material and technical resources, educational and methodical providing, the contingent of students, the international activity, - the condition of foreign-language training of undergraduates of power specialties in technical institutions of the higher education is estimated by a five-point system. It is determined that foreign-language training of future power engineers is based on competent, personally focused, active, problematical and differentiated approaches realization of which is provided by the harmonious use of communicative, situational and group methods of training with innovative pedagogical technologies. On the basis of observation and poll the positive attitude and the considerable interest of undergraduates of power specialties in a learning of foreign languages and also difficulty which arise in the course of foreign-language preparation is revealed and proved ways of their overcoming. Behind the results of an empirical research, levels of formation of foreign-language competence of future power engineers are determined and their ranging behind receptive and productive types of colloquial activity is carried out. On the example of the theme «Official Journey to Germany», it is proved possibilities of complex development and improvement of skills of audition, reading, oral and written language of student’s power engineering specialists. The reasons of mediocre level of competence in foreign languages by future power engineers are defined and the elimination of which will allow to avoid shortcomings of the organization and fulfilment of foreign language training of future power-engineers in the higher education establishments.

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 Using M-Learning Technology in Teaching Foreign Languages: A Panacea during COVID-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Elena Dolzhich ◽  
Svetlana Dmitrichenkova ◽  
Mona Kamal Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Learning Technology

<p class="0abstract">The higher education system around the world is being rapidly developed towards digitalization – from computers to laptops, from laptops to tablets and smartphones. Accordingly, traditional delivery of instruction is being shifted towards blended learning that is being gradually replaced with distance learning, i.e. higher education is moving forward with mobile learning (m-learning) technologies. The introduction of mobile learning became the most topical event in 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to which many countries had to completely move to distance learning in higher education. The purpose of the study is to analyze the prospects for the widespread use of mobile applications in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in Russia to Russian and Arab learners. In the course of the study, an online survey based on a questionnaire consisting of four open and closed questions was conducted. An empirical method was applied to collect the research data.  The survey was conducted at the Department of Foreign Languages of the Engineering Academy of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (EA PFUR). The total research sample included 200 participants and consisted of: 50 potential employers, 50 Russian and Arab students of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia studying Linguistics (training program code 035700), 50 faculty members, namely teachers of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Moscow State Pedagogical University and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, as well as 50 administrative staff of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. The purpose of the survey was to collect information about the use of mobile applications (Smartphone Apps) and the introduction of mobile learning technology (m-learning) in the process of teaching EFL to students. According to the results of the survey, instructors are actively using mobile technologies in their professional activities and all participants in the learning process are receptive to their introduction in education. At the same time, respondents believe that technical challenges are the major obstacle to the adoption of mobile applications; these problems must be overcome in order to enable more productive use of mobile applications. In this regard, the study of mobile applications that are suitable for specific aspects of learning a foreign language, such as spoken language, reading comprehension, listening or writing, can be considered a promising research area.</p>

scholarly journals CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
V. M. Synyshyna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
World View ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Fundamental Knowledge ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Conceptual Foundations

The scientific achievements of leading scientists on the selected theme are analyzed and leading ideas, concepts, and main definitions of the research are identified in the article. The creation of proper psycho-didactic conditions in institutions of higher education, which serve as a basis for the formation of professionally significant competences, the development of personal creative potential and active public position in future practical psychologists, is updated. It is argumented that the educational system built on the conceptual foundations of professional training makes it possible to effectively content the educational disciplines, and therefore effective fundamental knowledge, professional-oriented skills, advanced skills, professional norms and values, which have the highest degree of generalization of social phenomena and processes. It is proved that the concept of the study of practical psychology combines professional methodological, philosophical and general scientific principles and scientific-methodological approaches, which are directed at the revealing future professional activity. The outlined conceptual foundations of professional training allow us to modify the educational process in higher education according to the individual needs of future practical psychologists. The methodological analysis of educational phenomenon of practical psychology in institutions of higher education on four basic levels is offered: philosophical-theoretical (evolutionary-theoretical formation of the specialist and his or her effective functioning), methodological (formation of the system of world-view and semantic individual formations for realization of individual’s educational skills and abilities), specific-scientific (acquisition of fundamental knowledge about professional activities) and technological (effective use of methods and techniques of research for acquisition of true empirical knowledge). The conclusion about the importance of outlining of conceptual foundations in the system of professional training of future practical psychologists is made.

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