Computer learning environment as a basis for forming intercultural competence of high school students

Abstract

The main features of the formation of students' educational
interests are analyzed; the need for learning a foreign
language as the most important tool for intercultural
enrichment and personality formation is substantiated; the
computer learning environment is considered as the basis
for the formation of intercultural communicative competence
of high school students; a sample Internet project used in
the educational practice of the school is proposed. Current
approaches to the problem are considered; a set of teaching
techniques that can be used at the English lessons with
various age groups is suggested. Moreover, the latter can
be adapted according to different language proficiency
levels. The use of short-classroom language activities
aimed at developing creativity and critical thinking at the
English lessons not only helps improve students' use of
language and their communication skills, but also help in
forming intercultural competence.