МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ И НАУКИ РЕСПУБЛИКИ КАЗАХСТАН

КАЗАХСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫХ ОТНОШЕНИЙ И МИРОВЫХ ЯЗЫКОВ ИМЕНИ АБЫЛАЙ ХАНА

КОГНИТИВНО - ЛИНГВОКУЛЬТУРОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ КОМПЛЕКС

для студентов 4 курса по специальности:

“05011900 – Иностранный язык: два иностранных языка”

Алматы, 2015г.

Foreword

The cognito-linguocultural methodology serves as the conceptual basis for a new approach to the creation of an innovative system of Modern Foreign Language Education. One of the integral components of Modern Foreign Language Education is cognito-linguocultural complex (CLC).

The main aim of the cognito-linguocultural complex (CLC) is the formation of student’s Intercultural communicative competence. It focuses on:

- developing student’s the ability to apply critical creative, cooperative, analytical thinking;

- facilitating the ability to communicate in the context of the basic principles of Intercultural communication;

- forming student’s intellectual and professional ability to solve theoretical and practical problems as well as aiding the creative potential of self-development.

The cognito-linguocultural complex consists of thematic units designed using innovative, information, interactive technologies and multimedia files (audio, video, infographics, films, etc.) in Foreign Language Education.

Interactive-communicative activities, namely:

- oral communication: brainstorming, debate and discussion, project work, role play, simulation, round table discussion, case study, problem-solving task, digital story, press-conference, survey, presenting mini speech, etc.

- written communication: article, personality profile, film review, video analysis, press-release and different types of essays (critical, persuasive, argumentative, analytical, opinion essay, explanatory, discursive, discriptive, etc.)

Cognito-linguocultural complex (CLC) is renewable set of thematic units and tasks.

Each thematic unit adresses authentic materials which represent cultural and linguistic values. Exercises are based on carrying out comprative analysis of English speaking countries (the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, etc.).

Video and supplermentary information are provided through hyperlinks and direct links to the sites. All tasks are in a learner friendly manner and include up – to – date data. Some tasks require the access to the Internet while using cognito-linguocultural complex (CLC).

Contents

UNIT 1 Education and Science
LESSON 1: Education and Science	4-9
LESSON 2:Types of Education	10-15
LESSON 3: International Cooperation in FL	16-19
UNIT 2 Professional Training of Future Foreign Language Teachers in Kazakhstan
LESSON 2: Modern Technologies in Professional Training of Foreign Language Teacher	20-26
UNIT 3 Foreign Language Education and Intercultural Communication
LESSON 1: Competency Model of a Foreign Language Teacher	27-29
LESSON 2: Trinity of Languages in Kazakhstan	30-34
UNIT 4 The Interrelation of Culture and Language
LESSON 1: Differences in Cultures	35-37
LESSON 2: Intercultural communicative competence	38-42
LESSON 3: Cultural Values	43-46
Appendix

Education and Science

1

LEAD – IN

Have a discussion on the given questions below:

• What are the issues of modern condition and development of education system in the Republic of Kazakhstan?

• How would you evaluate the key competencies which determine the modern quality of education in RK?

• Speak about the key issues which face the state and private schools.

Task I.

1. Look at the following questions and change your opinions with a partner

• What International Schools do you know in Kazakhstan?

• Can you determine the differences between the International Schools and state Schools?

2. Watch the video about the Haileybury International School in Almaty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKGnqSY8_AQ

3. Complete the given table below by making notes under the headings. Present your notes to the class and discuss.

Ages	Curriculum	Aim	Partnership	Demands to teachers	Exams

4. Debate on the theme: “As a future teacher would you like to teach in such International schools?”

Task II.

1. Make a project work in a group of 3-4 students.

2. International symposium on a theme "Quality of education and accreditation at the higher education”. The purposes and mission.

3. Present your project work to other students.

Task III.

1. Before reading the extract below discuss the given questions with a partner.

• How could you determine the current status of the secondary education system in schools in your area? As an example you can review your school.

• On your own, make a list of all the words which are connected with the term “upgrade”. Then check with your partner. Were there any things you forgot?

2. Read the extract carefully. Kazakhstan upgrades secondary education system

Kazakhstan takes system measures on modernization of secondary education that are aimed to build a new quality system of schooling and provide the country with competitive human resources.  As Prime Minister press service informs, the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools are to become new growth points in the secondary education system.  "In the course of education system modernization we need to take specific measures. First of all, it is necessary to introduce modern methodologies and techniques into the education process. The Nazarbayev University and the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools are successfully functioning on the basis of international standards today. We should spread their experience through the education system of Kazakhstan in whole," President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev said in his recent Address to the Nation.  On the instruction of the Head of State, 6 Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools have been established and are presently functioning in the country. Another 15 schools are planned to be built by the yearend. Thereat, a network of Intellectual Schools meeting the international standards will be established in the country in the nearest future. These schools will serve as platforms for development, introduction and approbation of new educational program.  Modernization of the secondary education also provides for introduction of electronic learning, trilingual education, 12-year schooling and construction of new schools adapted for 12-year schooling as well as introduction of per-capita financing of education.  One of the main breakthrough projects of the education system upgrade is introduction of e-learning program aimed to become the main mechanism of education system modernization. Thus, e-learning was introduced in 41 education institutions in a pilot mode last year. This year, the program is planned to be introduced in 537 education institutions of the country. It is expected to embrace 90% of education institutions of the country by 2020.  Besides, the work on preparation for introduction of 12-year education is underway. It provides for development of new state education standards and educational programs. Presently, 198 textbooks for primary and secondary school have been written. 12-year education system is tested in 104 schools including 45 rural and 59 urban schools.  Besides, a new program on construction of schools adapted for 12-year schooling is launched in the country. 521 new schools are planned to be built over the next few years.  Another modernization aspect is introduction of trilingual education allowing to educate a generation able to integrate in the global community thanks to obtained linguistic competence. Presently, there are 33 schools with trilingual education approach in Kazakhstan.  Introduction of per-capita financing of education is another important step towards improvement of quality of secondary education. This innovation will provide more equal financing of education in regions. Presently, schools for approbation of this system have been selected.  On the instruction of the President, the National Action Plan on improvement of the functional literacy of school students for 2012-2016 was developed. It includes a set of measures on modernization of existing extended education institutions. Implementation of these measures will result in introduction of innovative forms and techniques of education and ensure fuller embracement of children with extended education. Further implementation of measures on modernization of secondary education will promote quality structural upgrade of education and increase of competence of the younger generation of the country.

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