Foreign Teaching Research Articles

On the Relevance of Using Education Platforms in Higher Education Institutions: Pros and Cons of Using Moodle for Teaching Foreign Languages at Baikal State University

The article deals with the problem of using online and digital education platforms and its urgency for the modern system of national education, which is going through big changes due to the pandemics conditions at present, which proves the relevancy of the issue under study. The text focuses on the problem of digitalization as a global trend in the world and in our country, highlighting some risks and negative effects the trend may cause for the society and national system of education. The main subject of the present research is Moodle-system, a popular modern platform for on-line education, which is widely used in the higher institutions around the world and actively discussed by professional community today. The effectiveness and productivity of the platform is considered as the main issue in the text, which also defines its advantages and disadvantages for framing the teaching process in our universities. Special attention is paid to the pros and cons of Moodle in terms of its application at Baikal State University, particularly for teaching foreign languages. The research provides conclusions and practical recommendations concerning the most effective usage of online platforms.

A qualitative systematic review and enlightenment of teaching models and evaluation in the general education of epidemiology in China and abroad

Objective: This study aims to systematically sort out the effectiveness evaluation of the general education teaching models in epidemiology at home and abroad and provide a reference for the development and reform of epidemiology education. Methods: A systematic search of English databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science and Chinese databases such as CNKI, Sinomed, Wanfang, etc., were used to screen out the literature on different general teaching models of education in epidemiology. Each literature's teaching effect will be summarized and evaluated to conduct a systematic qualitative review in the narrative integration method, Results: A total of 45 articles (28 in Chinese and 17 in English) were included in this study, involving 14 teaching models, including mixed teaching models, PBL (problem-based learning), project designing models, and CBL (case-based learning) and other teaching models. Except for some teaching models such as project design, network platform, and flipped classroom model, the teaching effect of other innovative models is better than that of the traditional model. The distribution of teaching models was different in Chinese and foreign literature. Foreign teaching models were diverse, mainly concentrated in mixed teaching models and software/network platform learning. Domestic teaching models were relatively fixed. The mixed teaching model and PBL model were the most widely used in China, and there were fewer comparative studies between different teaching models than in foreign countries. Conclusion: General education in epidemiology is still in the early exploration stage. Compared with the traditional lecture model, the effect of various innovative teaching models has been improved. According to teaching objectives and student characteristics, we encourage extensive use of different teaching strategies, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications and integrating epidemiological knowledge with inter-professional knowledge. Thus, students who can apply what they learn are becoming interdisciplinary talents our society needs.

Beyond Language: Reframing the Foreign Teaching Assistant Instruction Through Materiality Perspective

Beyond Language: Reframing the Foreign Teaching Assistant Instruction Through Materiality Perspective

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE US EXPERIENCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION IN UKRAINE

Ukraine’s commitment to reforms in its educational sector has intensified the need for up-to-date information in terms of the prospects of its development. The problem of foreign language teacher education in the USA remains an underresearched area among the Ukrainian academia, despite the wide recognition of its considerable achievements in the world education arena. This paper set out to explore the possibilities of deploying the progressive ideas of the US experience to renew the Ukrainian system of foreign language teacher preparation. In the study, the methods of comparative analysis and scientific extrapolation were utilised. The obtained comparative data of tendencies of development and functioning of educational systems of the USA and Ukraine served as a basis for discerning future directions of modernisation of the Ukrainian system of language teacher preparation, taking into account innovative ideas of the American experience. It was contended that to expedite the quality of the Ukrainian system of language teacher preparation, the following steps could be taken: adoption and implementation of standards of professional training and development of language teachers; reformatting the content of university programmes by emphasising the block of disciplines related to language teaching, as opposed to linguistics and other general content areas; introducing in the Ukrainian universities education tracks, which open the possibility to choose between the advanced preparation in the applied issues of language teaching or its scientific aspects; updating the didactic approaches of professional competencies development; restructuring and rationalisation of approaches used during teaching practicum, to name just a few.

체험형 창업교육 활성화를 위한 온라인 플랫폼 구축에 관한 탐색적 연구

Recently, through rapid quantitative expansion of entrepreneurship education within universities, infrastructure and environmental factors such as entrepreneurship education lectures and start-up-friendly academic system have become sufficient. New changes and supplements are required. Therefore, this study intends to present a diagnosis and analysis of the current status of domestic and foreign start-up education and improvement plans based on policy efforts and performance analysis such as the five-year plan for university start-up education and the start-up-friendly academic system. Through this, from a mid- to long-term perspective, we intend to suggest a foundation for upgrading in qualitative areas such as the contents and methods of domestic university start-up education, and operation plans. In particular, this study intends to suggest the necessity of establishing an online startup education platform that can be easily accessed and utilized by professors, faculty, and students in the university, its composition system and main functions, and its application and expected effects. Through this, it is intended to help to resolve the discrepancy in entrepreneurship education that is occurring between entrepreneurship education professors and students, the metropolitan area and local universities, and to provide high-quality start-up education operation and content support.

ON THE QUESTION OF TEACHING PASSIVE VOCABULARY JUNIOR SCHOOLCHILDREN

The article deals with the using of passive grammar in the process of foreign teaching reading. The principles o f junior schoolmates passive lexic teaching are elaborated and the interaction between teacher and pupils during its studying is represented.

THE PROBLEM OF INDIVIDUALIZATION OF LEARNING AS MEANS OF CREATIVE PERSONALITY BUILDING HISTORIES OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC PEDAGOGY

The article are considered glances of foreign and domestic teachers to the problem of personalization of educating as facility of condition in forming of creative personality of teacher.

Brazilian and Foreign Education (A brief history of internationalization of studies in Brazil)

: In this study, we propose a brief history of the internationalization of studies in Brazil, from colonial times to the present, and we try to glimpse the reasons for this phenomenon. By doing so, we show how the study abroad period is a deeply entrenched cultural practice among Brazilians and that can only be understood if we take into account the place traditionally occupied by foreigners in the reproduction process of local elites. During the development of doctoral research, we analyzed the trajectory of eight Brazilian students who are studying or have studied in France. This study allows us to glimpse at how the phenomenon of internationalization of studies, discussed in this text, from its macro-social perspective, is experienced on an individual scale. Certain stories also reveal that Brazilians traveling to study abroad are generally attracted to a valuable education and experience in Brazil, in the educational, professional and social markets, which does not necessarily mean better quality. Immersed in the process of dismissing diplomas, as a result of another process, namely the "democratization" of access to schools, they believe that staying ensures them a social distinction that can be mobilized in the search for good jobs and in the conquest of prestige, guaranteeing they belong to a class or even allowing them to climb a new social strata. It makes sense, because, in the suburbs, elite reproduction traditionally takes place overseas.

TEYL: Fun Speaking with Foreign Teachers

In regard to the current innovation on multi-dimensional learning systems in industrial era 4.0, teachers and educators worldwide strive for students to have a strong foundation in mastering English, one of which is speaking skills. Teachers help students build self-confidence and provide innovative technology that enables them to practice and focus on their own unique needs outside the classroom. There are alternatives to bring these goals into reality: first is to create a positive, fun learning environment both at school and at home. Second, to provide new experiences for students to directly interact with foreigners who teach and use English as their first language. This research investigatesstudents’ speaking skills in the lower-class group of elementary school (28 second graders, aged seven to eight years old). The study also thoroughly explored how foreign teachers’ fun activities during classroom hours can affect students’ speaking. In order to find answers to the research problems, simple conversation to test the speaking ability was conducted. After the test, the teacher helped students fill out a questionnaire to know their perception of learning with foreign teachers and their opinion on doing interactive games and outdoor activities during classroom-hour. The speaking ability of the second graders in SD Negeri Jember Lor 3 is sufficient, and they can pronounce some vocabularies correctly and conduct simple conversations with foreigners. The adequate mastery of the conversation may be following the pattern of various determinants, especially factors concerning the help from foreign teachers who model pronunciation, sentence stress, grammar, intonation, and vocabulary in a valid and veritable accent.

Towards Economic diversification by Enhancing Inflow of International Students to Oman

The higher education in the GCC region in general and Oman in particular has shown tremendous growth in internationalization of higher education since late 1990s as private universities and colleges were permitted to establish affiliation with foreign universities and higher education institutions (HEIs). The government has been proactively investing in improvising its human capital through higher education. Furthermore, the country enjoys many advantages over other GCC countries with respect to foreign policy, political stability, global competitiveness index and global peace index. Despite its established advantages, the rate of inflow of foreign students is not encouraging. This paper overviews the globalization of higher education in terms of inbound and outbound ratios in the GCC region and attempts to provide an outline for enhancing the inflow of international students to Oman. The inflow of international students will contribute to the economic growth of Oman economy as well.

Chinese contemporary art teachers\u2019 professional development in the 20th and 21st centuries within the multicultural framework

The study of contemporary art is one of the main means of implementing aesthetic education in China. This discipline allows a student to develop a system of spiritual values, reveal talents and acquire skills needed for professional growth. Chinese art is an integral part of the global cultural space, and Chinese contemporary art performs the functions of cultural reflection, occupying an important place in developing the state’s cultural identity. In the process of globalization, it is extremely important to study not only Chinese, but also world contemporary art, as well as the peculiarities of its teaching in the educational institutions of the PRC within the framework of the multiculturalism movement. The study objectives are to develop a unique online platform for teaching and learning contemporary art in China, to identify the features of art teacher training, to identify the methods of and trends in teaching contemporary art in the Chinese system of secondary and higher education, as well as to determine the most effective method of teaching contemporary art in China based on the experiment. In the course of the study, a plan and structure of the website containing audio and video materials, graphic editors and a conference system for students and teachers were developed. An innovative classification of the contemporary art movements was made in accordance with the tools and methods of creating art works. The styles of contemporary art were divided into groups: painting, sculpture/architecture, photography, cybernetic art, literature, optical art, theatrical art, mass culture, and hybrid art. The database was compiled by the masters of Art from China and Ireland, which emphasizes the internationality and multiculturalism of the project. An experiment was conducted to determine the level of effectiveness of different methods of teaching contemporary art in China. In the course of the experiment, the Spark platform developed for the study purpose was recognized as the most effective (56.1%). The effectiveness of the active method and passive method of teaching was 27.2% and 16.7%, respectively. The study results can be used in the study of various trends in contemporary art in the process of modernization and within the framework of pedagogical and commercial activities related to the work of exhibitions and galleries. In addition, they can be used to improve the methods of teaching contemporary art online and offline to the broad public audience and improve the professional skills of graphic or UI/UX designers, 3D modeling experts, engineers, editors, and IT developers. The practical significance of the developed online platform lies in the possibility of database use, practical application of the knowledge gained, and taking online lessons with Chinese and foreign teachers as part of a multicultural experience exchange.

IMPROVING THE PEDAGOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FIRST-YEAR CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

At a time when our rapidly developing country is undergoing great changes, the issue of radical reform of the pre-school education system has become a priority. On December 29, 2016, the publication of the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-2707 "On measures to further improve the system of preschool education in 2017-2021" improvement, education of preschool children, formation of skills and abilities, as well as re-examination of state requirements for preparation for school education. Accordingly, educators and specialists have carefully studied the experience of foreign education and began to apply it in their pedagogical process.

Qualitative Research with Former International Students: Reflections on Conceptualization, Planning and Relational Engagement

The number of international students seeking a foreign education, particularly in Westernized countries, has grown dramatically over the past decade, and is predicted to continue to increase, despite a period of disruption due to COVID-19. Given this growth, there is a significant body of research on key insights into the initial transition experiences, both academic and personal, of international students to the host country, with a developing body of research exploring their post-study transition. Understanding these post-study transitions is important in creating policy and services that appropriately support international students. Due to the diverse and sometimes complex post-study pathways of former international students, accessing this population to conduct qualitative research can create challenges for researchers. To help address these challenges, the authors highlight three critical considerations based on their qualitative research experiences in Westernized countries with former international students, including conceptual understandings, logistical planning, and relational engagement. Moreover, the authors share examples of pragmatic solutions related to challenges with conceptual understandings, logistical planning, and relational engagement in qualitative research with former international students. The purpose of this article is to start and invite discussion around how best to reach, access, and work with former international students to expand qualitative research on the post-study experience.

Optimization of Business English Teaching Based on the Integration of Interactive Virtual Reality Genetic Algorithm

With the continuous advancement of the global economy and the deepening of internationalization and openness, it is also necessary to keep pace with the times in the optimization of business English teaching. At this point, a genetic algorithm based on the interactive virtual reality (VR) should be established for the optimization of business English teaching to adapt to the future trend in business English teaching optimization more appropriately. In the business English teaching process at present, it is required to change the traditional teaching concept, adjust the previous teaching ideas, widen the horizon continuously, establish an international and diversified English teaching and training program, incorporate the outstanding foreign teaching models, and proactively absorb the excellent educational concepts to drive the development of the domestic business English teaching model more effectively. The results of the simulation experiment indicate that the improved algorithm designed in this article can reduce the computational overhead of the meta-algorithm to a great extent, and the improvement strategy is designed based on the evaluation results of practical examples.

Visual Analysis of Research Hotspots in Geriatric Nursing Education in China and Abroad.

Background This study aimed to conduct a literature search to determine research hotspots in the field of gerontological care education in China and abroad. A knowledge of the focus of research conducted abroad may assist Chinese educators in determining the shape of gerontological care education in the future. Methods The “Web of Science Core Collection” and “CNKI” databases were searched for literature on gerontological care education published from 2010 to 2020. CiteSpace software was used to display the knowledge map of co-occurrence of keywords, and an evolution trend map of research hotspots in recent 10 years was constructed. Results From 2010 to 2020, the focus of foreign gerontological nursing education research was on the training of gerontological nursing personnel; the development of elderly care services; and education and training in dealing with patients with senile delirium and dementia. The focus of gerontological nursing education research in China was primary care education, training of senior elderly nursing personnel, talent training mode reform, training of nursing staff, and career development paths for geriatric nursing staff. Conclusions Foreign geriatric nursing education research focuses on cultivating talents, mental health services for the elderly, innovating the mode of pension, and the care of patients with disorders such as dementia and delirium, while in China, the emphasis remains on gerontological nursing personnel training. Attention to research developments in other countries may assist Chinese educators to promote the development of geriatric nursing education in our country.

Correction of Negative Manifestations in 3-year-old Children in Kindergarten Conditions

Introduction. The early age is an important and very difficult stage in the development of a person’s personality. The problem of overcoming negative manifestations during the crisis of three years seems to be particularly relevant, because at this stage the formation of consciousness and the position of the child’s personality takes place. The absence of special conditions for upbringing and communication with the child, taking into account age characteristics and contributing to the smooth course of the restructuring of the psyche, can lead to irreversible consequences that affect the development of personality in the future. Various ways and options for overcoming the crisis of three years were considered by domestic and foreign teachers and psychologists: L. S. Vygotsky, A. N. Leontiev, L. I. Bozhovich, D. B. Elkonin, E. Erickson, G. Bronson, S. Wolf, T. V. Guskova, M. G. Elagina, T. E. Dragunova, M. I. Lisina, A. Clark, N. A. Menchinskaya, V. S. Mukhina, J. Rusek, L. White, E. Koehler. Among the conditions for successfully overcoming the crisis, they call taking into account the new needs of a child, respect for the child’s personality by adults and a tactful attitude towards him or her, especially in conflict emotionally stressful situations, abandoning the desire to tame the child, giving him reasonable opportunities to demonstrate his/her independence, removing situations that lead a child to stress and aggravation of relationships with others. However, in most cases, recommendations on how to achieve this are general and relate to the upbringing of a child in the family. The analysis of the proposed ways to overcome the negative manifestations of the crisis of three years has shown that they do not provide sufficient characteristics of the psychological and pedagogical conditions necessary for the evolutionary development of personality at this age stage. They do not have a complete picture of the psychological and pedagogical effects on a child, they do not consider the role of a kindergarten teacher and the possibilities of a pre-school educational organization in overcoming this crisis, although a significant number of pre-school children currently attend kindergartens. Therefore, it became necessary to consider the possibilities of reducing the negative symptoms of the crisis of three years from the designated points of view. Materials and Methods. Theoretical analysis of literature, analysis of the state of practice, generalization of empirically obtained data, observation, conversation, experiment, mathematical methods of data processing. Results. Pronounced symptoms of the crisis were observed in 59 % of children, among them self-will was diagnosed in 67 %, stubbornness in 63 %, negativism in 46 %, despotism in 33 %, depreciation in 29 % of children. Situational manifestations of symptoms are present in 44 %, frequent – in 22 % of them. The most common cause of negative behavioral reactions of three-year-old is improper influence on the part of adults who do not want to take into account the needs and capabilities of a child changing with age and preventing the manifestation of independence of children. The focus of negative manifestations on adults was 67 %. Discussion and Conclusion. The most effective way to overcome the negative manifestations of the crisis of three years will be under the conditions of creating a developing environment aimed at reducing the negative reactions of the child and ensuring a positive emotional background of interaction with adults and peers; timely diagnosis of manifestations of negative behavioral reactions indicating the presence of crisis symptoms, in order to reduce their external and internal effects on the development of the child’s personality as a whole; regular special conversations with the child aimed at forming a positive level of relationships with adults and peers; creating playful ways of interacting with a child of early preschool age; mutual cooperation with parents to implement the principle of continuity of the educational process to reduce the negative manifestations of the symptoms of the crisis of three years.

The qualification improvement model for teachers of philology on the use of cloud technologies in pedagogical activity

The use of information and communication technologies in education, including cloud technologies, has recently become an urgent issue. The main reasons for the growing interest in cloud technologies are the need to find alternative forms of learning to traditional ones, as well as the conformity of functional capabilities of cloud technologies to modern needs of optimisation of educational branch. Application of cloud technologies in educational process requires teachers to have appropriate qualification. The aim of this work was to develop a qualification improvement model for foreign language teachers, which could help them acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills and abilities to use cloud technologies in professional activities. This paper used methods of analysis of existing models of teacher training, as well as the survey and mathematical methods of processing the results of experimental research. The model of advanced training is created in the work, which helps teachers of Philology to acquire the necessary skills and abilities of productive use of cloud technologies. In addition, it allows you to gain new knowledge in the field of foreign philology, pedagogy and psychology. According to this study, as a result of using such a model, foreign language teachers acquire the necessary skills and abilities to use cloud technologies in the educational process. They allow them to achieve didactic goals in professional activities. As this study showed, foreign language teachers can achieve didactic goals in professional activities using cloud technology through the proposed model. It was found that the developed model is highly efficient. The results of this study can be useful to scientists and educators who are engaged in finding and researching effective learning models that rely on modern technology. Prospects for future research may be to improve existing teacher training models and develop new ones in accordance with the state of digital technologies.

ANALYSIS OF POSSIBILITIES OF GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS APPLICATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

The article highlights the methodological potential of using graphic organizers as a modern visualization technology for the presentation and structuring of information in the educational process of a foreign language in higher education institutions. The approaches of domestic and foreign educators to the use of such organizers in the process of teaching disciplines in general and on certain aspects of teaching foreign languages in particular are analyzed. The purpose of the article is to summarize the experience of using graphic organizers and analyze the possibilities of their use in foreign language teaching in higher education institutions. Possibilities of using graphic organizers in the educational process in a foreign language are identified and generalized. These include: ease of creation, editing and verification; reusability; for individual, pair and group work; use in any learning format; use in various aspects of teaching; for students of any level of language proficiency; removing the language barrier; application of research approach in teaching and development of thinking; opportunity to consider the whole topic of the lesson; the ability to turn a large amount of information into a structured, easy-to-understand graphic image. The most common forms for use in foreign language teaching (hierarchical, cyclical, consistent, conceptual, comparisons, data organizers) and their examples are given. The stages of introduction of graphic organizers in the educational process in a foreign language are considered. The forms of presentation of graphic organizers and resources for their creation are indicated. The great potential for the use of graphic organizers in the educational process of a foreign language and the need for further research on the application of certain types in various aspects of teaching a foreign language in higher education.

PHENOMENOLOGY OF CULTURE SHOCK AMONG EXPATRIATE TEACHERS IN SEMARANG

IndoneIndonesia is a country that is a destination for expatriates from all over the world. Expatriates come to Indonesia for various matters, both business and to work for organizations and institutions in Indonesia. However, there are still few studies that examine how expatriates from various countries in the world can adapt to the culture and society in Indonesia. There are 8 school foundations in Semarang that work together with Foreign Education Institutions (LPA), as a result this school will bring in teachers to teach in Semarang schools which are affiliated with several countries in the world.
 Understanding how expatriate teachers can easily adapt to Indonesian culture is very important. By accelerating the adaptation process, expatriate teachers can show more optimal teaching performance quickly and precisely. For this reason, this research will conduct studies in international-based schools where the teachers are imported directly from abroad or the teachers are expatriates. This study uses the culture shock variable to analyze expatriate teachers in Semarang.

Neuropsychological Approach in Teaching Children in the Context of Partnership Pedagogy as a Key Component of NUS

The article is devoted to neuropsychological approach in teaching children through the prism of partnership pedagogy as a key component of NUS. The essence of the concepts of “partnership pedagogy”, “neuropsychology” is considered. The focus is made on the recently coined term “cooperation pedagogy”. Manuals, articles of domestic and foreign teachers on the partnership between school and family are covered. It is proved that according to the NUS Concept, the common goal for parents, teachers and administration of an educational institution is to educate and raise successful children with developed intellect who understand their own emotions, know how to control them, listen to others, and etc. It was found that the founder of neuropsychology is considered to be Luria, A., who developed a theory of localization of higher mental functions of the brain. It is proved that the concept of “higher mental functions” appeared due to Vygotsky, L., who formulated the main statements in this direction. It was found that Ukrainian teachers together with parents are aimed at teaching and raising a healthy, successful child. It has been observed that difficulties in student teaching are caused by dysfunction of one of the hemispheres of the brain. Neuropsychologists proved that the reason of this is neuromotor immaturity. It is noted that there are many resources for Ukrainian teachers which they can use to improve their knowledge of neuropsychology. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of kinesiological exercises. Various tools are highlighted that can be used by educators and parents for neuropsychological correction of the child. The focus is made on organization of partnership pedagogy in foreign schools. It is stated that a Center for Development and Evaluation of Family Model Partnerships has been established in London.