INFOCOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) APPLICATION IN THE FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROCESS

Abstract

Based on the reflection of their own pedagogical experience and the special literature analysis, the authors identify the most characteristic features of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in the training process of future foreign language teachers. For this purpose, some research tasks are consistently implemented. Firstly, the advantages of such technologies in stimulating students’ cognitive interests and educational motivation terms are considered. Then the possibilities provided by ICT in the organization of educational activities various forms are explored. Further, the main types of training sessions are determined, allowing the maximum realization of these opportunities. Problems that may arise during the widespread use of infocommunication technologies in training of future teachers of a foreign language are identified and ways to minimize their negative impact are demonstrated. The authors of the article conclude that among the didactic possibilities of using infocommunicative technologies in the educational environment in the process of teaching a foreign language, the following can be especially noted: the possibility of more effective actualization of the goals and objectives of classes; creation of text, graphic, audio and video content by means of an online environment; practical implementation of interactivity in the classroom due to the capabilities of the virtual environment; the ability to differentiate in an individual mode to use various educational materials in accordance with the needs of students and the level of formation of their competencies in the field of language.