USING FILM-PEDAGOGY IN PRACTICAL TRAINING OF INTENDING TEACHERS

Abstract

The paper presents the results of a study that deals with the use of films in preparing intending teachers for their professional activity. The relevance of the study is due to the necessity to activate internal and external components in the process of developing the teacher’s individual professional style, including individual characteristics, a set of values, understanding of teaching in general and of particular educational needs, and professional motivation. The study aims at revealing the methodological model of implementing the film-pedagogy and describing its hierarchical structure. On the basis of the literature review and practical observations the study singles out possible advantages of using the model, analyzes the practical experience of its implementation. The study is based on the analytical and observational design. The participants of the study are 2nd and 3rd-year students of a pedagogical university department at Saratov State University. The results prove that intending teachers benefit from the use of film-pedagogy, their individual teaching styles are being developed, critical thinking, overall attitudes and pedagogical values are formed.