Intellectual and speech development of schoolchildren in the context of multilingualism: Teaching methods

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of this study is conditioned by several factors. One of them is the expansion of the practice of multilingualism in educational institutions of various countries. Another, no less significant phenomenon is the awareness of the importance of the introduction of this system of education for the creation, improvement, and further development of both cultural and economic ties between different states. Ultimately, learning several languages makes the consciousness of students more flexible, creates the ground for the development of a positive worldview and thinking in general. Purpose. In order to generalise the findings, the paper provides a diagram drawing, which shows a panorama of the state of the structure of the multilingual school at the present time. It includes a number of components that are leading in the process of training teachers of multilingual educational institutions, including in the practice of implementing educational programmes based on universal and effective methods of presenting material related to foreign languages. Methodology. The search, collection, research of teaching methods in the conditions of the noted education system is carried out, with the derivation of categories of this process and the characteristics of each of them. Results. This paper analyses materials related to the study of the problem of intellectual and speech development of schoolchildren in the context of multilingualism. Conclusions. In conclusion, the forecast of the further development of this area, its prospects for the life and activities of society are given. It is reported that the system of modern education is designed to respond directly to the global processes taking place in society. These include the integration of various cultures and ethnic groups into the global cultural and economic space.