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48BENEFITS OF INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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Matkarimova B.H. , Mahamatov M.I. , Ashurmatov Z.I.
1Matkarimova Barno Habibullaevna - Teacher of English, TEACHING LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT, MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION FACULTY;
2Mahamatov Mirpolat Ismoiljon o 'g 'li - Student;
3Ashurmatov Zuhriddin Islomjon o 'g 'li - Student, CARTOGRAPHY AND CADASTER DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION GEODESY FACULTY, FERGANA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, FERGANA, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Abstract: the article under discussion describes benefits of interactive activities in teaching foreign languages. The authors of the article consider that interactive teaching is also beneficial for teachers to assess how well students master a given subject material, to make quick adjustments in processes and approaches. Besides, interactive instruction enhances the learning process.
Keywords: interactive, teaching, learners, passive, active, experienced, exercises, tasks, individual, brainstorming, methods.
Great teachers are nimble, observant, and responsive, always keeping an open mind about how to best engage their students and get them excited about learning—and that means considering trying out different innovative and interactive teaching styles in the classroom.
The innovative methods deal with this process and their aim is to evaluate the activities of a teacher and learners using new ways and methods of teaching including new technical means of teaching. As we know that methodological approach in teaching foreign languages may be divided into three groups. They are passive methods, active methods and also interactive methods. If we speak here in the first place about the passive methods, it should be noted that in passive methods a teacher is in the centre of teaching. He plays an active role, but the learners are passive. Control can be carried out by the way of questions, individual and control work, tests etc. It may be useful when it is used by an experienced teacher. Secondly, in active methods learners are also active. Their role and activity is equal in the process of interaction. Learners may ask questions; express their ideas with a teacher. The last but it is in the first nowadays interactive method or approach is a modernized form of active methods. The most of teachers usually understand or mean cooperative action during the lesson. But here attention should be focused on inner action too. The learners should have inner motivation which involves them into active work or active participation at the lesson. In interactive method teacher's role is to direct learners activity to getting the aim of the lesson which include interactive exercises and tasks [1, p.p.79-81].
Interactive teaching styles are designed around a simple principle: without practical application, students often fail to comprehend the depths of the study material. Interactive teaching is also beneficial for you as the teacher in a number of ways, including:
• Measurable student accomplishments: Teachers making use of interactive teaching styles are better equipped to assess how well students master a given subject material.
• Flexibility in teaching: Applying training methods that involve two-way communications will enable you to make quick adjustments in processes and approaches.
• Practice makes perfect: Interactive instruction enhances the learning process.
• Student motivation: Two-way teaching dispels student passivity, and when more students are engaged, you'll have much more fun too.
Now is the time to start bringing life into your teaching styles. Here are some of the most effective ways to engage your students.
1. Brainstorming — various techniques
Interactive brainstorming is typically performed in group sessions. The process is useful for generating creative thoughts and ideas. Brainstorming helps students learn to pull together. Types of interactive brainstorming include:
• Structured and unstructured
• Nominal group relationships
• Online interaction such as chat, forums and email
• Team-idea mapping
• Group passing
• Individual brainstorming
2. Think, pair, and share
Establish a problem or a question, then pair your students. Give each pair sufficient time to form a conclusion, and permit each participant to define the conclusion in his or her personal voice. You can also request that one student explain a concept while the other student evaluates what is being learned. Apply different variations of the process—your students will be engaged, communicating, and retaining more information before your eyes.
3. Buzz session
Participants come together in session groups that focus on a single topic. Within each group, every student contributes thoughts and ideas. Encourage discussion and collaboration among the students within each group; everyone should learn from one another's input and experiences.
4. Incident process
This teaching style involves a case study format, but the process is not so rigid as a full case study training session. The focus is on learning how to solve real problems that involve real people—preparing your students for life beyond your classroom. Provide small groups of students with details from actual incidents and then ask them to develop a workable solution.
5. Q&A sessions
On the heels of every topic introduction, but prior to formal lecturing, ask your students to jot down questions pertaining to the subject matter on 3*5 index cards. After you collect the cards, mix them up and read and answer the student-generated questions.
6. Follow the Leader
Appoint one student as tweeting "chairperson," and have that student be responsible for posting the most important concepts discussed in the day's class on Twitter. Have other students follow the Twitter feed and "retweet" any discussions or disagreements.
Using social networks can be a great way for students to feel connected to their classroom environments; Twitter is one social networking tool that is underused in terms of its learning possibilities, and having a leader responsible for broadcasting the main ideas in a classroom discussion will help increase active listening. Teachers can switch the Twitter leader each week or each day, depending on class size.
7. Opposite Arguments
Pair students up who disagree about an answer to an opinion question. Have them debate, representing the side they originally believed to be wrong. Having students examine an opinion contrary to their own will force them to think critically about arguments on both sides and will lead to a broader understanding of the topic under discussion.
References
1. Азамжонова Х.Н. Interactive methods of activities in teaching foreign languages. //
Актуальные проблемы филологии: материалы II Междунар. науч. конф.
Краснодар: Новация, 2016. С. 79-81.
2. Harmer Jeremy. The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman. 1999. Pp. 13-25.
