Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on the English Language in Ukrainian Context, November 2020    Pp.90-101
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/elt3.8

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The Impact of Reflective Practice Questionnaires on Tertiary Language Education 

Alona Litvinchuk
Foreign Languages Department
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, Ukraine

Larysa Kupchyk
Foreign Languages Department
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, Ukraine

Oksana Danyliuk
Department of Philological Disciplines and Teaching Methods
Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine

Maiia Dziuba
Department of Ukrainian Studies
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, Ukraine

 

 

Abstract:
The article deals with the impact of reflective practice questionnaires on Language for Specific Purposes teaching and learning at the tertiary education level. Reflection was recognized as an essential factor for improving teaching quality and students’ motivation to develop their skills in both native and target languages. To convey this idea, there was conducted a multistage survey to identify students’ language awareness and learning abilities, to examine their reflection on the course design and teacher’s performance, as well as to monitor their progress throughout the course. There was described a survey procedure with the samples of questionnaires to be used. The obtained findings allowed assessing the process of enhancing the quality of teaching and achieving learning outcomes by students. The authors suggested some practical techniques to help teachers apply meaningful strategies and guide their students through reflective learning by making them active participants in constructing knowledge and educational experiences.
Keywords: assessment, language education, quality, questionnaire, reflection

Cite as:  Litvinchuk, A.,  Kupchyk, L. , Danyliuk, O.,  & Dziuba, M.  (2020). The Impact of Reflective Practice Questionnaires on Tertiary Language Education. Arab World English JournalSpecial Issue on English in Ukrainian Context. 90-101.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/elt3.8

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0794-5379
https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/elt3.8

Alona Litvinchuk is a PhD in Pedagogy, an Associate Professor at Foreign Languages Department,
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, Ukraine. The areas of research
interests include Foreign Language Training and Language Teaching Methods in non-linguistic higher
education institutions. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0794-5379