Abstract

The article dwells upon modern English as a Second Language (ESL) educational settings which are based on innovative technologies modernizing the gist of adult education in a foreign language and containing organizational models of the learning process, founded on the dialectical commonality of ESL methodologies. Program models for ESL education that can be realized at university departments under certain conditions are presented. It has been identified that ESL learning via mobile devices and apps, modern tech and computer-based technologies facilitates the individualistic approach of teaching, encourages mental activity and improves the effectiveness of the learning process. Some elaborations have been made to the statements regarding adult ESL education in the context of computer didactics as an innovative learning system in which the theoretical approaches and practical achievements of such an interdisciplinary branch of knowledge as Artificial Intelligence are realized. The article emphasizes the deep connection between the development of ideas through Artificial Intelligence and the disciplines which presuppose understanding, decision-making, learning i.e. Psychology, Logic, Linguistics. The comparative analysis has been done in order to identify empirical data of questionnaires regarding prioritizing the use of mobile devices, apps, and digital media in the ESL learning process. The analysis serves as a detailed breakdown and evidence of the on-hand teaching experience at universities.

Highlights

  • Interactive virtual settings has dominated the context of adult education in foreign languages in Ukraine

  • The widespread availability of mobile devices has led to a creation of new domain which is called a Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL)

  • As a rule the interactive settings is represented by Mobile Assisted Language Learning technologies, Computer Assisted Language learning technologies, new and emerging some Languages across the Curriculum Models and holds a great promise for the future by overcoming traditional barriers in adult education in foreign languages today

Read more

Summary

Introduction

Interactive virtual settings has dominated the context of adult education in foreign languages in Ukraine. One of the main goals of any university is to make adult education in foreign languages more advanced and to create e-learning environments for students via Web-based technologies and powerful internet connections. The usage of Web-based technologies and powerful internet connections provides new opportunities for the development of adult education trends especially for those who are learning foreign languages. The widespread availability of mobile devices has led to a creation of new domain which is called a Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). A vast variety of mobile devices (e.g. pads, smart phones, Освіта та педагогічна наука No 3 (175), 2020 cell phones, personal digital assistants etc.) is an essential part of MALL and teachers are challenged to use any kind of these mobile devices in English learning technology

Objectives
Methods
Conclusion
Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call