FOREIGN LANGUAGE GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCE AS A COMPONENT OF THE GENERAL TRAINING OF FUTURE DOCTORS IN THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The article summarizes the experience of using the virtual training program at the lessons of foreign language for specific purposes for medical students. Practical aspect of formation of grammatical skills and abilities (grammatical competence, repetition of the acquired material) through the use of virtual programs at foreign language classes is revealed. General scientific and methodical approaches to the use of virtual web-oriented learning environment in studying foreign language for specific purposes by medical students in higher educational institutions are considered. The virtual information model “Augenerkrankungen” in the German language for specific purposes is presented. The efficiency of the use of virtual training programs in general is proved.

Development of medical students’ grammatical competence through the use of a virtual program contributes not only to the qualitative diversification and intensification of the educational process, but also to a significant increase of knowledge and students’ foreign language communicative competence. Therefore, implementation of the information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process requires the development of an appropriate scientific and methodological base, tools and systems for computer training and knowledge control, systematic and rational integration of these technologies into existing curricula.