CONTENT-LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING (CLIL) IN THE TRAINING OF STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the modern methodology of content-language integrated learning. The advantages and disadvantages in the formation of foreign language communicative competence in students of technical specialties using the methods of integrated learning are noted. The expediency of replacing the traditional form of teaching with content-language integrated learning is characterized. The article analyzes the possibilities of CLIL-technology as the means of improving the professional competence component in the educational process of higher education. It is emphasized that the methodology of content-language integrated teaching (CLIL) contributes to the improvement and systematization of previously acquired knowledge of English and technical disciplines, growth of individual academic level, deepening of practical skills of students. The instructional techniques with the use of CLIL-technology of student preparation for using in the educational process of a higher educational institution for students of technical specialties are described. It is emphasized that due to the rational organization of educational process students are able to solve professional problems.