Mind Mapping Technique in Ukrainian as a Foreign Language Teaching

Електронні Засоби Візуалізації Під Час Дистанційного Навчання Англійської Мови Як Іноземної В Умовах Пандемії Коронавірусу

“…It is difficult to overestimate the potential of mind maps in foreign language teaching, they can be used to master the knowledge of socio-cultural orientation, the formation and improvement of grammar and lexical skills, as well as in the planning of monological expression and dialogue speech, to develop the skills of written speech [Leshchenko 2020]. The use of mind maps in English lessons provides an opportunity: to create motivation to learn a foreign language as a means of communication;to organize individual, group and collective activities of students;to construct educational content in accordance with the age characteristics of students;to implement a differentiated approach to learning;to organize independent work by students;to manage students' project activities;to teach students how to use dictionaries, reference books and other sources of written and oral information to find the necessary meanings, interpret vocabulary;to develop students' creative and intellectual abilities, thinking, memory, and intuitive abilities [Budd 2004, p. 38].…”