THE USAGE OF THE VISUAL CHANNEL OF INFORMATION PERCEPTION FOR STUDING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN A NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TRADITIONAL TOOLS

Abstract

The study relates to a problem concerning difficulties of students’ perception of educational information in foreign language classes, if the teacher does not use the visual channel of information perception. Primarily, the article defines the concept of “information channels” and their typology is given. The work classifies traditional tools of visual representation of information for foreign language classes. Positive and negative sides of these tools are considered from the point of view of their use by both teachers and students. Innovative approaches to each tool of visual representation of information are proposed to reduce or neutralize its drawbacks. The formulated approaches significantly facilitate the process of perception and memorizing of information in a foreign language for students. The article also suggests examples of effective use of the visual channel of information perception in foreign language classes and provides practical recommendations for teachers.