Rationale for a Conceptual Model of Teaching English for Special Purposes

• Published in: Journal of language teaching and research 2023-07, Vol.14 (4), p.893-902
• Main Authors: Chernysh, Valentyna, Rubtsova, Svitlana, Nykonenko, Nataliia, Matkovska, Natalia, Melnyk, Kateryna
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Active learning; Classroom communication; Communication; Communications technology; Data analysis; Distance learning; Education; Educational technology; English as a second language learning; English as a second language teaching methods; English for special purposes; English for specific purposes; English language; Language instruction; Learning activities; Learning strategies; Methods; Research methodology; Students; Study and teaching; Teaching methods
• ISSN: 1798-4769; 2053-0684
• DOI: 10.17507/jltr.1404.05

Teachers’ professional and personal qualities and the latest information and communication technologies combined with student-centered teaching methods are the prerequisites for effective English language teaching. The study's objective is to design a conceptual model of active English language learning to be implemented in the course of professional training for technical specialists in academic settings. The conceptual model for teaching English for special purposes has been designed based on the descriptive method, scientific literature data analysis, and theoretical modelling technique. The method of expert evaluations was used to identify professionally significant research areas. Specific features of intensive learning technologies, which can be effectively combined in the learning process, have been identified. A modern interpretation of active learning in English as a generalized conceptual model of learning is presented. The established combination of intensive teaching methods and technologies can be used to teach English for Special Purposes at technical universities.