Communicative-cognitive approach to teaching future teachers of a special faculty discussion in english

Abstract

The article deals with substantiating the lingual-methodological peculiarities

of teaching future teachers discussion in English on the basis of communicative- cognitive approach. There has been considered that discussion relates to the form of

polygraphic speech which has the features of both monological and dialogical speech as well as its own peculiarities, the mastery of which is necessary for the successful communication in the discussion. It has been concluded that participating in a discussion of a certain number of participants requires the procedural structuring of

their speech product which is ensured by the use of clichés thus in the training- preparatory phase and the phase of discussion development for communicative intent

there have been selected definite discussion holding clichés. There have been chosen certain assessment criteria for communication skills in discussion and determined effective group discussion skills in particular involving others, balancing your viewpoint with those of others, being sensitive to others, building consensus, displaying confidence or expressing a lack of confidence when genuine doubt exists, active listening, taking turns etc. The students have been encouraged to a specially prepared discussion on the discussion plan or agenda. As the means for discussion materials there have been selected inspiring quotes of well-known people, 6 minutes BBC resources and IELTS speaking aids.