PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO ORGANIZE BLENDED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL

Abstract

Summary. The article highlights the importance of organizing blended English language teaching in the New Ukrainian School for the professional development of future primary school teachers. The significance and essence of the professional training of future primary school teachers in the context of organizing blended learning of English are revealed. The importance and disclosure of the content of the concept of «blended learning» in the context of formal, non-formal and informal education are emphasized. The realities of the New Ukrainian School focus future primary school teachers on developing students’ foreign language competence. This is underlined by the key recommendations of the Law of Ukraine «On Education», the European Parliament and the Council of Europe on the development of key competences for lifelong learning, which define «the ability to communicate in the mother tongue (if different from the state language) and in foreign languages».

The subject of the professional training of future primary school teachers to the organisation of blended English learning is relevant in the context of the educational reform in Ukraine, especially in the context of the New Ukrainian School (NUS) concept. Blended learning, which combines traditional and online learning methods, is becoming an important tool in creating an effective educational effective educational environment that meets modern needs. In particular, learning English in primary school is the basis for developing students’ language competence and ensuring their readiness to integrate into a globalised society. Blended learning requires teachers to be able to adapt learning material to different forms of delivery - both face-to-face and distance. In addition, teachers need to be able to organise effective online interaction, motivate students to work independently and provide constant feedback. This requires not only a high level of professional competence, but also continuous improvement of their skills in using the latest technologies.

Key tasks in the training of future teachers include mastering the methods of integrating digital tools into the educational process, developing adaptive programmes for students with different levels of education, and developing classroom management skills in a blended learning environment. An important aspect is also the ability to assess learning outcomes, taking into account the peculiarities of the blended format. The professional training of future primary school teachers in the organisation of mixed English language teaching at NUS is an important part of the process of modernising Ukrainian education, which contributes to creating conditions for the comprehensive development of students and improving the quality of education at all levels.