Teaching students a foreign language in a children's camp: psychological and pedagogical conditions
https://doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2022-27-5-1246-1256
Abstract
The analysis of modern approaches and experimental practice of the implementation of educational programs of summer language camps is carried out. The relevance of the research is based on the increasing processes of globalization and socio-cultural integration, stimulating the development of intercultural communications and linguistic competencies around the world. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the organizational, pedagogical and didactic features of the implementation of educational programs of the summer language camp. Based on the analysis of literary sources and methodical materials, the target orientation and format of the implemented programs are specified, the necessary didactic and educational conditions are determined. The pedagogical potential of the summer language camp, the most achievable psychological and pedagogical results of pedagogical influence are revealed. The camp is positioned as an effective extracurricular form of linguistic education, which has a powerful motivating effect, provides active speech practice, allow to overcome language barriers and familiarize with the culture of the peoples of the world. The main forms of extracurricular activities that ensure the effective assimilation of linguistic skills are highlighted, the role of linguistic and pedagogical support in the development of language competencies is shown. The research materials can be useful for practical teachers, organizers of intercultural cooperation programs, in the development and implementation of projects and educational programs of summer camps for children and youth.
About the Authors
M. I. Dolzhenkova
Derzhavin Tambov State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina I. Dolzhenkova, Doctor of Pedagogy, Professor, Head of Cultural Studies and Social and Cultural Projects Department
33 Internatsionalnaya St., Tambov 392000
T. G. Bortnikova
Derzhavin Tambov State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatyana G. Bortnikova, Doctor of Cultural Studies, Professor, Professor of Foreign Philology and Applied Linguistics Department
33 Internatsionalnaya St., Tambov 392000
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Dolzhenkova M.I., Bortnikova T.G. Teaching students a foreign language in a children's camp: psychological and pedagogical conditions. Tambov University Review. Series: Humanities. 2022;27(5):1246-1256. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2022-27-5-1246-1256
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