Educational and methodical work

             The teaching staff of the Department of Foreign Languages teaches foreign language in all pedagogical educational program (except 6B01703). The teaching and methodological documents of the Department of Foreign Languages are provided: standards, standard curriculum, study programs (syllabus), SIW plan, published study guides of teachers.

In order to improve the quality of teaching the teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages took 72 hours of professional development courses to acquire new knowledge, as well as to support, expand, deepen and improve previously acquired professional knowledge, skills, abilities and competences and received certificates.

New active innovative methods and multimedia tools of teachers are used during classes: consolidated student learning based on a reflective learning approach by the teacher and students, interactive practical training (problem topics, discussion board, "questions-answers-discussion"", interactive communication, role-playing games, shooting videos, case studies, creating presentations, writing essays, interactive games, group work/projects, listening, using the following methods and tools (JamBoard, Flipgrid, Padlet, Google Doc Test, Kahoot).

The teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages plan and publish study guides every academic year. The study guides are oriented to all specialties of the faculties.

Educational and methodological seminars are constantly organized by the teachers of the department according to the plan. The debates are held among the students. Students from all faculties take an active part in debates. The participants give examples, facts, argue, explain and generalize in English on a given topic. Afterwards, the winners of the debates are determined and certificates are awarded. The basis of the debate is fluency of speech, exchange of opinions on the proposed thesis. Participants provide convincing arguments in support of their ideas, confirm facts, explain, summarize. Debates teach students the culture of public speaking, the ability to listen and hear others, to value their own abilities and also to look for evidence that can serve as a worthy proof of their views. Participants also learn to follow clear rules of procedure, developing internal order and self-control in the preparation and conduct of debates.