ACTIVATION OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS IN STUDYING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Abstract

The article analyzes the activation of cognitive activity of students in the study of a foreign language in higher education institutions in terms of distance learning. The multi-vector nature of creating favorable conditions for distance learning of students in a higher education institution is determined. The role of students’ cognitive activity during distance learning in the process of learning English is determined. Using methods of analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific research, the component of development of students’ cognitive activity is analyzed, in particular, during distance education in the system “teacher–student” creates its own, specific form of learning only with the appropriate information and telecommunications infrastructure, educational and methodological support in higher education institutions, which further provide positive motivation for students to acquire knowledge. Outlined distance education. It is specified that the activation of cognitive activity in the study of a foreign language increases the mental activity of the student and forms verbal and nonverbal communication. The article substantiates the scientific achievements of the use of all potential opportunities for distance learning in the process of activating the cognitive activity of students in the process of learning a foreign language in higher education institutions in the conditions of distance learning. Among the advantages of distance learning are independence, emotional involvement and spontaneity of the student’s actions. The study shows that the active and effective use of multimedia technologies can increase the amount of material that a student can learn, develops cognitive activity, creativity, analytical skills, critical thinking, expands horizons. Participation in the creative cooperation of the “teacher-student” system allows to participate in a cooperative and joint process, where interest and motives for the learning process are the basis on which students’ knowledge, skills and practical experience in learning a foreign language arise, consolidate and develop.