Neurodidactic Aspects of Teaching Adults Foreign Languages

Abstract

Education is among the many spheres of human life that have been totally computerized in today’s society. Computers and digital resources have already become an accepted part of the learning process for all types of educational institutions, from preschools to universities. The article points out the importance of distance learning and Internet platforms as a didactic means of material assimilation, because with their help it is possible for students to independently assimilate the proposed teaching and learning materials within a certain period of time. The manner in which Internet tools are employed should be subjugated to attaining educational objectives and safeguarding the excellence of virtual instruction. In today’s information world saturated with different electronic resources, higher education institutions have to withstand tough competition with different educational centres and platforms providing foreign language learning opportunities. This article presents an overview of educational platforms for foreign language learning (in English). The article aims to demonstrate the wide range of options available on various websites designed for adult learners of foreign languages, while exploring neurodidactic approaches to teaching. The sites analyzed in the article have different methodological bases and have a specific learning goal. The practical experience of using a corporate educational platform in teaching is considered.

Keywords

• information world, electronic resources, moodle, duolingo, neurodidactics