CHALLENGES OF TIME IN LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUIST SPECIALTIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article considers the possibilities of using modern information technologies in the process of learning foreign languages by students of non-linguistic majors under different conditions. Considerable attention is paid to e-learning and identification of problems in higher education institutions. To conduct the research, the authors used the survey method in order to collect and analyze information about the respondents. The collected information expressed the opinion of students regarding learning a foreign language in the process of implementing e-learning, their proper preparation for its use in classes. A survey of students of various faculties of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University demonstrated the following disadvantages: e-learning requires more time than traditional courses due to the use of e-mail or discussion boards; slow internet connection causing many problems for students. At the same time, the results of the conducted research showed that e-learning has its advantages: it helps students to understand their educational materials in foreign language classes by watching online videos with the participation of native speakers; use of personal devices, such as a mobile phone, mp3 player, etc.; allows them to use various computer programs; helps students learn the course (material) and get more information; provides an opportunity to share one's thoughts with one's peers on the forums. The authors consider the views of modern specialists regarding the use of information technologies in teaching foreign languages, and also give their own examples of the implementation of e-learning in the educational process; reveal the practical aspect of using an educational Internet resource in the framework of teaching a foreign language; emphasize the role of the teacher as an individual consultant. In addition, the authors outline further directions for the development and implementation of mixed and e-learning, note the need to develop educational and methodological complexes and update educational programs with elements of mixed learning.