The article is dedicated to the problem of developing methods of training activation. Historical and pedagogical background for the development of these methods and distinguishes the stages of training activation methods development from the ancient times till nowadays are analysed. The brief chronological survey is presented tabular. The main features of the methods of active training are pointed out.
The paper deals with the development of intercultural competence in teaching ESP and gives reasons why this kind of competence is important for students having practical training abroad. The characteristic features of students’ professional communication situations typical of practical training abroad are defined.
The paper deals with the challenges of introduction of modern ways of foreign language training at higher school. Special attention is paid to the psychological aspects of classroom interaction. Creating teaching materials corresponding to the modern educational aims is also pointed out hereinafter.
Activation of students' learning and cognitive activity is the most important issue of pedagogy. The article considers various methods that contribute to the growth of cognitive activity of students of technical universities when teaching foreign languages. As the most optimal way of solving this problem the methods of active learning are emphasized. Practical recommendations for the application of these methods in the learning process are given, and the sequence of their application at different stages of foreign language teaching is presented.
