Innovative methods of teaching english language

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INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

multimedia learning process

Kharatova Sh.Kh., senior teacher,

Kiyasova R.M., senior teacher

Tashkent institute of design, construction

and maintenance of automotive roads

Modern technology and science are changing increasingly the world. English language place a crucial role in many areas: education, science, technology trade and policy. With Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it has given to all Educational Institutions to prepare competitive and skillful mentors as a number one priority. This leads mentors to become highly adequate, to have creative thinking ability, intellectual potential, spiritual, to gain the top pedagogical skills and as well as to become meticulous mentors. Indeed, according to the first President`s decree of № 47/32 about “ Retraining of teachers of Higher Education Institutions in key measures to further improve the system of training” which was passed on 12th of June in 2015 plays a vital role in delivering highly skilled mentors to our education system. According to the module content and evolving higher education institutions, training and retraining of teachers serve as the basis of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency.

The development of society, culture, science and technology, increased requirements for improving the educational system, to the enrichment and improvement of not only professional knowledge, but also pedagogical skills - managerial, teaching, communication, research, scientific and educational.

Consistent implementation if the initiative taken by the first President the Law “On Education”, National Program for training plays an important role in the preparation of professionals with deep knowledge and professionalism. Decree of the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures to strengthen the material- technical base of higher educational institutions and radical improvement of the quality of excellence” is another practical manifestation of the constant attention given to improve the system of higher education that meets modern requirements.

Nowadays language teachers are paying much attention to using innovative methods and activities for teaching the speaking aspects of the English language in order to improve students fluency and accuracy in their speech.

Education is a light that shows the mankind the right direction to surge. The purpose of education is not just making a student literate but adds rationale thinking, knowledgeability and self sufficiency. When there is a willingness to change, there is hope for progress in any field. Creativity can be developed and innovation benefits both students and teachers.

Innovative tools.

a) Multimedia learning process.

Multimedia, is the combination of various digital media types such as text, images, audio and video, into an integrated multi-sensory interactive application or presentation to convey information to an audience. Multimedia technology as an innovative teaching and learning strategy in a problem-based learning environment by giving the students a multimedia project to train them in this skill set. Currently, many institutions are moving towards problem-based learning as a solution to producing graduates who are creative and can think critically, analytically, and solve problems.

The teacher uses multimedia to modify the contents of the material. It will help the teacher to represent in a more meaningful way, using different media elements. These media elements can be converted into digital form, modified and customized for the final presentation. By incorporating digital media elements into the project, the students are able to learn better since they use multiple sensory modalities, which would make them more motivated to pay more attention to the information presented and retain the information better.

b) Multimedia elements.

Creating multimedia projects is both challenging and exciting. Fortunately, there are many multimedia technologies that are available for developers to create these innovative and interactive multimedia applications. These technologies include Adobe Photoshop and Premier to create edit graphics and video files respectively, Sound Forge and 3D Studio Max to create and/or edit sound and animation files, respectively. They can also use an authoring tool such as Macromedia Director or Author ware to integrate and synchronize all these media elements into one final application, add interactive features, and package the application into a distributable format for the end-user. Another advantage of creating multimedia projects in the classroom setting is that when students create multimedia projects, they tend to do this in a groupenvironment. By working in a group, the students would have to learn to work cooperatively and collaboratively, using their group skills and a variety of activities to accomplish the project's overall objectives.

Slide based Macromedia, Flash Author ware, BPP I .Learn and I Pass Presentation is created using icons to represent different media elements and placed in a flow line.

Book based. Other innovative tools suggested.

The researchers suggest some of the methods can very well be applied by the modern teachers. As the researchers feel that basically the core objective of teaching should never be deviated by the use of an innovative method. The following methods which are suggested are an extension to the traditional methods of teaching.

1) Mind map.

Mind maps were developed in the late 60s by Tony Buzan as a way of helping students make notes that used only key words and images, but mind map can be used by teachers to explain concepts in an innovative way. They are much quicker to make and much easier to remember and review because of their visual quality. The non-linear nature of mind maps makes it easy to link and cross-reference different elements of the map. Mind Maps are also very quick to review, as it is easy to refresh information in your mind just by glancing once. Mind Maps can also be effective mnemonics and remembering their shape and structure can provide the cues necessary to remember the information within it. They engage much more of the brain in the process of assimilating and connecting facts than conventional notes. The key notion behind mind mapping is that we learn and remember more effectively by using the full range of visual and sensory tools at our disposal. Pictures, music, color, even touch and smell play a part in our learning armory will help to recollect information for long time. The key is to build up mind maps that make the most of these things building on our own creativity, thinking and cross linking between ideas that exist in our own minds. As the recent research point that any particular information explained with the help of graph charts make a high impact in the minds of the people and keeping this as the core aspect the teachers may try to picturize the concepts and show the same to the students. This would bring very high impact on the minds of the students about a concept.

· Creates clear understanding

· PowerPoint can be used widely.

· Innovative thinking improves

2) Teaching with sense of humour - humour an effective medium of teaching.

Everyone loves a teacher with an infectious sense of humor. Looking at the lighter side of life not only fosters cordial relations between professors and students, but also provides welcome relief while trying to follow a difficult lecture on a complicated subject. When there is a willingness to change, there is hope for progress in any field. Teaching is a challenge. Learning is a challenge. Combining both effectively is a challenge. Being humorous is a challenge. However, laughing is easy. We are convinced both by experience and research that using humor in teaching is a very effective tool for both the teacher and student. Humor strengthens the relationship between student and teacher, reduces stress, makes a course more interesting and if relevant to the subject, may even enhance recall of the material. Humor has the ability to relax people, reduce tension, and thereby create an atmosphere conducive for learning and communication. Numerous studies in the field of advertising have noted that humor is the most effective tool for enhancing recall of advertisements. It is easy to create a humor in the classroom by reading books of jokes and to listen to professional comics. The students should be encouraged to take notes, especially to learn about the professionals' use of such techniques as exaggeration, pauses, and timing. Observe reality and exaggerate it - much humor lies in observations about real life and truthful situations. In conclusion, humor not only plays an important role in the healing process but is also very important in education.

3) Z to A approach

This approach attempts to explain the application part of a particular concept first. The teacher should explain the application of a particular concept first and explain the effects of such applications. For example in management subject - motivation is explained in a manner that the organization get extensive benefits out of using some techniques like promotions and awards. So here the use of promotion is explained first and later students would get interest in knowing what are promotions and awards. The teacher starts explaining what is promotion and explains what motivation theory in management is. Another example we can try is that in accounting the Income statement and Balance Sheet can be explained first and later drawing their attention to double entry system of book keeping strengths

· Makes a particular concept clear

· Students develop interest to know exactly the concept.

· Creates long lasting memory/correlation of a concept. Weaknesses ѕ Take quite long time for a teacher to introduce a concept

· ѕ Initial difficulty in understanding a particular concept will be encountered.

4) Mnemonics words - words - approach.

Here the teacher is not supposed to talk on a particular concept for a quite long time. But to make it clear to the students he can just go on saying mnemonics or its associated meaning in words. Here he goes on saying only words instead of sentence, and once they come to a basic understanding of the meaning of a particular concept then the teacher will explain in sentences. For example in teaching language courses this technique can be used as an effective medium by the teacher to develop word power.

· Dictionary must be used widely

· 9 Word power increases

· Teacher also gets to know many words pertaining to a particular concept.

5) Role playing and scenario analysis based teaching.

Role playing and scenario analysis is mostly used in organizations that try to analyze a problem pertaining to the organization, and this is also used in management institutions. But the similar kind of practice can be tried in other specialization too like science and engineering. Science and engineering courses have practical but in support of those practical if students are given a scenario and other options to solve a particular issue, then the students are exposed to decision making in a given environment. For example, in teaching accounting the role of accountant can be explained by role playing technique. Invoice and bills can be given to students and asked them to assume the role of accountant. Here the real entries pertaining to transactions are made by the student and this is more practical approach to teaching where theory is supplemented by proper practical knowledge. Similar kind of technique can be applied in management, engineering and science courses.

In conclusion it is very important to emphasize that computer technologies, innovative technologies becoming an integral part of educational process.as a teacher, we must constantly give our students a reason to feel good every time when they enter our classroom.

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