Analysis of perception by foreign students of an abrupt change of an educational mode

Importance. The main problems faced by foreign students from China in the complete transition from the traditional system of higher education to online learning are analyzed. Attention is focused on the study of the discipline “Russian as a foreign language”. Continuous and effective Russian language learning is a strategically significant task, as the educational process at the university takes place in Russian. The purpose of the study is to investigate the primary reaction of students to a sudden change in the educational format.

Materials and Methods. The methods of analyzing the interactive educational platforms educational potential, statistical data processing, as well as the descriptive method and the method of pedagogical research are used.

Results and Discussion. The main difficulties that students experience in the process of distance learning are systematized and classified. The needs expressed by Chinese National Republic’s students when studying the Russian language in a distance mode are analyzed.

Conclusion. It is concluded, that the distance-learning model needs to be modified: students are ready to receive educational and information materials via several communication channels at once. The following key goals: increasing the share of individual work, using an effective and open assessment system, creating a positive emotional mood and expanding boundaries of the studied discipline.

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