English presentation 3

English presentation 3

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  PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OFENGLISH TEACHING AS A PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE IN UKRAINIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Lecturer Nataliia Sharandak Kirovograd Musical College The Second International Scientific and Practical Conference "Problems and Prospects of Professional Training of Specialists in the Conditions of European Integration" 2018
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  Why Is theEnglish Language So Important for Us? 1) English: A global language • More than 1.12 billion people speak in English either first or second language (the highest in the world!) • In today’s world knowledge of English plays a pivotal role in academic and professional development 2) For Ukraine: • It is important for our identity and scope to work closely with Western countries
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  The Main Tasksof English Teaching in the Higher Education Institutions • To teach and develop a student to be fluent in English and operate with professional terminology; • To expose students to use the information technologies for self-education and self- development
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  The Current Situationwith Knowledge of English in Ukraine • According to the results of research by the international organization EF EPI English Proficiency Index among the adult population: Ukraine ranked the 47th place among the 80 countries that participated in the research
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  The Level ofEnglish Language Proficiency Among the Adult Population of Ukraine According to EF EPI Research
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  Changes in EnglishLanguage Proficiency Among the Adult Population of Ukraine in Comparison with Other Countries, for the Period 2015-2017
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  Why Do WeFeed the Rear? Main Problems (Reasons) of Low Proficiency in English : • English is not mandatory from our childhood; • Lack of motivation to learn English; • Students find it is very difficult to learn English; • Lack of the possibility to use English in real life • English is not still widely used even in academic and professional institutions. • Less than 20% of officials speak English
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  Problems in HigherEducation in Teaching English as a Professional • The majority of students studying at universities have a low level of English language skills or had studied another foreign language in school; • Teaching groups are compiled according to the general division, not taking into account English- language skills of students; • Lack of motivation for a student to learn English; • The existence of a language barrier.
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  Abraham Chomsky’s Theory Thelanguage is laced in man at the genetic level. It is the ability that a human gain at their childhood.
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  “If you wantto change the world, inspire a kid!” Problems in Schools • The appropriate method of teaching English as a foreign language is still missing in many schools; • Number of skilled teachers is few and there is lack of opportunities for their professional development
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  How Can WeImprove the Situation? “Speak Global: Go Global” Strategy: The Way Forward Students: Curriculum and Class performance Teachers: Training and Professional Development Government and Other stakeholders: Policy, education reform and investment
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  Teachers • Academic andprofessional training of the teachers; • Special language and pedagogical training for English teachers; • Interactive teaching instead of traditional blackboard teaching: (games, conversation, audio, video, interactive discussion etc.); • Course curriculum design
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  For Students • Offerstudents with low English skills to attend additional English language courses, different workshops; • Implement integrated exercises, discussions, games into the classes; • Involve students in the preparation and participation in international conferences, project activities; • Suggest watching movies in English about their future profession;
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  Government and OtherStakeholders 1) Education Reform: Improvement of English should be a part of our ongoing education reform; 2) Ukrainian schools and higher education institutions to be compliant with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards; 3) Textbooks: Textbooks and study materials should be widely available to the students; 4) Curriculum redesign: English should be mandatory from the childhood and appointment of English teachers in every schools; 5) British councils, US embassy and other NGOs: Specialized programs, voluntary workshops, exchange programs of English teachers from native speaking countries (for example “Go Global”, “Peace Corps”, “Go Camps”); 6) Olympiads
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  Thank you foryour attention!