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ERASMUS +: advanced training of academic staff of KNUTE in the United Kingdom

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Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics is implementing 8 projects within the framework of European Union’s program ERASMUS + during the current year. One of the projects is International Credit Mobility project with the University of Central Lancashire (Preston, UK). Within the project 9 teachers, among which – Vitalii Andriiets, Dmytro Antiushko, Kostyantyn Afanasyev, Tetiana Dupliak, Liudmyla Zhurakhovska, Mariia Kulyk, Anna Prysiazhniuk, Maryna Chykusova and Klavdiia Yatsyshyna – had been improving their qualification in the United Kingdom in summer during 4 weeks. The competitive selection of the teachers was based on such criteria as: minimum requirement level of English proficiency B2, teaching lectures in English at least 3 years and high range score of teacher through students’ eyes.

The study at the University of Central Lancashire was focused on acquisition of professional terminology in English. The following modules were included to the study program: communication principles, difference between formal and informal communication, peculiarities of intercultural communication with foreign students, language written standards, principles of writing of scientific article and report for scientific conference, methods of students’ assessment and exposure to scientific research, active learning techniques, feedback with students etc. During the study teachers took part in webinars and had a chance to kept watch over seminars of British teachers who teach business English for foreign students. Also the following excursions were foreseen within the framework of training: excursions to London, York, Manchester, and Liverpool. The teachers were given an access to all the paper and electronic resources of the library of the University of Central Lancashire.

The final stage of the advanced training was passing of exam to prove the level of English proficiency. All 9 teachers successfully passed the exam and were awarded with the international certificates. These certificates prove the level of English proficiency B2.

Short-term study gave a chance to the academic staff of the university not only increased the knowledge from business English, but also gained pedagogical experience concerning interactive teaching. Furthermore academic staff familiarized with the educational system of the University of Central Lancashire and with culture of the United Kingdom.

The successful implementation of the ERASMUS+ project with the University of Central Lancashire had led to the improvement of level of professional English language and practical skills of its usage at the educational process. This is also will assist to improvement of the quality of teaching disciplines on the Bachelor and Master degree programs in English in KNUTE.

The next stage of implementation of the ERASMUS+ project is departure to study of 5 students in the University of Central Lancashire under the specialty «International Business Communication» (Bachelor degree). That is has unquestionably a great significance for implementation double degree programs.   

31.08.2017
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