FOREIGN STUDENTS PROJECT ACTIVITY IN THE SCOPE OF THE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IMPLEMENTATION: ON THE ISSUE OF THE PROJECT METHOD EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

The article discusses the features of the project method implementation for foreign higher education applicants. Project activity occupies a leading place in the list of modern pedagogical technologies. However, in practice, its use is limited due to lack of time, technical means, curricula imperfections, etc. During distance learning, which is the dominant form of education, attention to project activities is even more scattered. However, it is the project method that meets the basic needs of our time, since it implements the principle of “learning through action”, is distinguished by integrativity, communicative orientation, communicative competence development etc. The main goal of the proposed work can be considered a generalization of information about the relevance of using the project method in modern language teaching for foreign higher education applicants and the analysis and overcoming of the challenges facing the teacher in the process of transition to distance teaching. The article notes that one of the significant advantages of using the project method in training applicants for higher education is the work on the internal motivation of foreigners. One of the effective means that will help the applicant to find this motivation is the project activity, which should be implemented systematically and consistently. The problem with the introduction of this method is the insufficient level of self-organization of applicants for education, their not always deep and complete understanding of the value of self-education. However, it should be understood that today the independent work of students is one of the most important forms of acquiring competencies. So the teacher should form the skills of self-organization of applicants for education. Only in this case, the transition to distance learning will be painless and will not reduce the efficiency of obtaining knowledge. Project activity today is one of the best technologies that provides students with high motivation for learning, development of their cognitive and communicative abilities, increases the effectiveness of the learning environment, and also normalizes the need for the applicant to acquire knowledge and develop skills on their own, with minimal teacher assistance.