Makarova A. —
The Effectiveness of Translator and Foreign Language Teacher Training Systems in Russia: A Focus on Student Motivation
// Modern Education. – 2024. – ¹ 4.
– P. 41 - 63.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0676.2024.4.69225
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/pp/article_73726.html
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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to identify possible problems and causes of insufficient motivation of students of Moscow International University in the field of linguistics to study foreign languages, as well as to develop ways to eliminate these problems to improve the effectiveness of the training system for translators and teachers of foreign languages in Russia. The following methods were used: individual and group interviews, focus groups using brainstorming, writing creative reasoning essays, questionnaires, analysis of statistical data, and a review of scientific literature. The study's novelty lies in the fact that it allowed the development of recommendations on implementing systemic changes in the organizational work of universities to increase students' motivation to study. The study's results can be used to develop strategic plans for developing education in conditions of international isolation.
Based on the results of the study, the following recommendations were developed:
1. Using blended learning opportunities provides flexibility, interactivity, individualization, diversity, and instant feedback. A balance should be maintained between independent work and online consultations, setting aside enough time for students to interact personally with classmates and teachers.
2. It is recommended to set marks based on the results of current academic performance. This provides students with clear goals and feedback, supports active participation in the learning process, and significantly reduces stress levels.
3. It is important to use a ten-point mark system that is simple and clear, offers a broader range of grades, allows for differentiating academic performance levels, and accurately measures knowledge level.
4. The transition to a consistent modular study of disciplines allows you to choose and control learning.
5. Investing in point-to-point construction of dormitories at universities will eliminate most factors that demotivate students: fatigue during long journeys, morning inefficiency, problems with punctuality, loss of time, and limitation of extracurricular interaction.
Makarova A. —
The Motivational Components in Teaching Foreign Languages in Russian Universities
// Pedagogy and education. – 2024. – ¹ 4.
– P. 159 - 179.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0676.2024.4.69219
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/ppmag/article_69219.html
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Abstract: The author proposes conceptual motivational strategies and methods that teachers can use to support and develop student motivation in the process of teaching foreign languages in the conditions of a modern post-industrial society interested in professionals, both in production resources and in methods of creative activity. Since students' motivation to learn is the engine of the educational process, teachers can provide personal information to all participants in the educational process and implement the maximum number of educational materials to increase the effectiveness of academic activities. The subject of this study is the motivational strategies and methods that teachers can use to support and develop student motivation in the process of learning a foreign language.
Makarova A. —
The Effectiveness of Translator and Foreign Language Teacher Training Systems in Russia: A Focus on Student Motivation
// Pedagogy and education. – 2024. – ¹ 4.
– P. 232 - 255.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0676.2024.4.69225
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/ppmag/article_69225.html
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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to identify possible problems and causes of insufficient motivation of students of Moscow International University in the field of linguistics to study foreign languages, as well as to develop ways to eliminate these problems to improve the effectiveness of the training system for translators and teachers of foreign languages in Russia. The following methods were used: individual and group interviews, focus groups using brainstorming, writing creative reasoning essays, questionnaires, analysis of statistical data, and a review of scientific literature. The study's novelty lies in the fact that it allowed the development of recommendations on implementing systemic changes in the organizational work of universities to increase students' motivation to study. The study's results can be used to develop strategic plans for developing education in conditions of international isolation.
Based on the results of the study, the following recommendations were developed:
1. Using blended learning opportunities provides flexibility, interactivity, individualization, diversity, and instant feedback. A balance should be maintained between independent work and online consultations, setting aside enough time for students to interact personally with classmates and teachers.
2. It is recommended to set marks based on the results of current academic performance. This provides students with clear goals and feedback, supports active participation in the learning process, and significantly reduces stress levels.
3. It is important to use a ten-point mark system that is simple and clear, offers a broader range of grades, allows for differentiating academic performance levels, and accurately measures knowledge level.
4. The transition to a consistent modular study of disciplines allows you to choose and control learning.
5. Investing in point-to-point construction of dormitories at universities will eliminate most factors that demotivate students: fatigue during long journeys, morning inefficiency, problems with punctuality, loss of time, and limitation of extracurricular interaction.
Makarova A., Zherdev V. —
Compiling a foreign language training package
// Pedagogy and education. – 2024. – ¹ 2.
– P. 184 - 201.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0676.2024.2.38369
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/ppmag/article_38369.html
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Abstract: The authors offer ideas that can form the basis of such a course as "The basics of creating an educational and methodological complex" for teachers of foreign languages.The purpose of the article is to describe the objectives of such a course and how to achieve them. The methodological basis of the study is the analysis of two groups of teaching materials: 1) teaching materials in English, used as the main subjects for teaching "Foreign language" and "Practice of speech of the first foreign language" at "MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY" and 2) a group of textbooks, authored by adherents of the intensive method of teaching foreign languages. The choice of lexical and grammatical topics of the UMK data, their continuity from level to level is analyzed. A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the vocabulary used was carried out. The methods of teaching used in the data of the UMK, hourly planning of the development of the UMK by students are investigated. The structure of the UMC, the types of exercises used, and ways to control students' knowledge are determined. The novelty of the study is to identify the main tasks, the solution of which involves the creation of a CMM:
1. determine the age of the students
2. determine the final level of knowledge and skills to which it is necessary to bring the trainees
3. determine the initial level of knowledge and skills of the trainees
4. determine the rate of assimilation of the material
5. determine the vocabulary of the textbook
6. determine the structure of the grammar of the textbook
7. determine the types and types of basic exercises
8. determine the structure of the UMK
9. determine ways to control the knowledge and skills of the student