Abstract
The paper outlines the defining value of lateral thinking in the FL and ESP learning. The Framework for FL and ESP training, based on De Bono lateral thinking system and its Kotler’s & de Bes’s adaptations, has been developed by the authors in the context of Ukrainian University. The authors’ idea to boost FL skills through international project participation has led to shifting from conventional knowledge-reproduction to knowledgetransformation scheme in FL learning process. As a result, activating lateral techniques such as alternative focus, force-fit analogy, unexpected choice, manipulative information distortion, provocation, specially created conflict, challenging the conventional idea/vision, imaginative verbalization, unconventional metaphor, etc. turn ESP learning process into searching for an indirect and creative way to solve problems by means of using reasoning that is not immediately obvious. The research, presented in the article, relies on the experimental training of the first-year Education Majors of the Master’s program (n=33) who admitted a positive effect of lateral thinking techniques on general linguistic range of communicative competence. It is inferred from the study, that lateral thinking techniques have contributed to progress in both language skills and thinking abilities and led to improvement in students’ academic achievements and enhancement of creativity.
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