Project-based learning in the training of future philologists

Keywords: Learning environment, Learning methods, Language education, Linguistics

Abstract

Objective. The objective of the research is to determine the effectiveness and relevance of the implementation of project-based learning technology (PBL) and students' assessment of the prospects for learning linguistic theory, theory and practice of translation using the PBL method. Methodology. The use of project-based learning technologies within language courses increases understanding of native linguistic concepts, strengthens the link between translation theory and technology is the research hypothesis. To implement the research goals an innovative educational project was presented and implemented on the basis of Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Ukraine. Participants of the project attended the course “Fundamentals of Translation” during the academic year. The whole process of project creation was formed in three stages and contained 6 steps: initiation, definition, design, development, implementation, and summarizing. Results of the paper. The results of the study showed that the students have a very positive evaluation of the use of project technology in professional training of philological field, thus this training is effective. Examination of practical cases on the implementation of the PBL method will allow identifying more prospects in such areas as collaboration and project design.

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Author Biographies

Viktoriia Zinchenko, Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate professor of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.

Larysa Udovychenko, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University

Associate Professor of the Department of Ukrainian Literature, Comparative Studies and Grinchenko Studies, Institute of Philology, Department of Ukrainian Literature, Comparative Studies and Grinchenko Studies, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University. Ukraine

Anatolii Maksymenko, Kyiv National Linguistic University

Vice- Rector for Academic and International Affairs, Department for International Affairs, Kyiv National Linguistic University. Ukraine

Karina Gevorgian, Kyiv National Linguistic University

Associate professor, Department of Chinese Philology, KNLU. Ukraine

Tetiana Nesterenko, Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State Pedagogical University

Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State Pedagogical University. Ukraine

Valentyna Honcharuk, Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University

Associate Professor, Faculty of Ukrainian Philology, Department of Ukrainian Studies and Relevant Teaching Methodologies, Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. Ukraine

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Published
2021-11-03
How to Cite
Zinchenko, V., Udovychenko, L., Maksymenko, A., Gevorgian, K., Nesterenko, T., & Honcharuk, V. (2021). Project-based learning in the training of future philologists. Journal of the University of Zulia , 12(35), 134-147. https://doi.org/10.46925//rdluz.35.08