CHOICE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FORMS AS A COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY FACILITATOR FOR FUTURE MANAGERS

Abstract

The article submits the basic concepts of cognitive flexibility that are in demand during the foreign language training of managers-to-be and their future professional activities. Practical recommendations on some creative forms while training students to set and develop both their self-regulation and soft skills are offered. Empirical studies prove that the most effective forms of language training are group ones. Moreover, including elements of heuristic learning in the outline of foreign language training, as well as a creative approach to the pedagogical process, a high level of technological and methodological preparedness of university teachers are significant. The author draws a conclusion about the connection between forms of foreign-language learning and cognitive flexibility of the future manager and notes that the content of the teacher’s activities has already changed: he becomes a co-developer of the new learning technology. Creative activity, creative approach to the pedagogical process, high level of technological and methodical preparedness come to the fore. The application of innovations in the educational process of a professional educational institution becomes a functional duty of the teacher.