The Use of Active Teaching Methods in Forming the Professional Language Competence of Students

Abstract

The constant need to improve the educational process during the vocational training of students by means of a foreign language, challenges scientists and teachers to explore the most effective approaches to teaching. The aim of the paper is to analyses active teaching methods in the process of forming the professional language competence of students. To study the problem, theoretical methods of pedagogical research have been used by the authors of the article. It has been researched that active teaching methods contribute to the development of thinking skills of student. On the basis of the above examples of active teaching methods, it has been proposed to use the following active methods as Case study, «brainstorming», role play, debates, analysis of specific situations, that encourage students to active mental activity in the process of mastering the educational material. Active teaching methods increase interest and motivation in learning English for specific purposes, develop their independence, contribute to the development of thinking abilities, the ability to express their thoughts in the target language. In parallel with teaching and upbringing, the use of active teaching methods in the educational process ensures the formation and development of so-called universal skills of students. These usually include the ability to make decisions and the ability to solve problems, communication skills and qualities, the ability to formulate messages clearly and set tasks, the ability to listen to and take into account the different points of view and opinions of others, leadership skills and qualities, and the ability to work in a team. The main components of the professionally oriented system are the content of the educational process, the educational activities of the teacher and the activities of students. As a result of interaction of these components there are other elements of system (means, methods and forms, technical means, etc.).