Hashemipour M., Iscioglu E., Mishchenko E.S.The Virtual Reality System for Ecology Education: Opinions of Graduate Student // Journal "Problems of Contemporary Science and Practice" Vernadsky University , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2013. (pdf-file) Abstract: The developments that have occurred in information and communication technology in the recent years have accelerated changes in both the learning environment and the structures of educational institutions. The number of educational institutions which are working on projects to make their programmes more flexible by including applications based on active learning into their programmes is growing everyday. As a result of these developments, today’s learning environments have become more constructivist and have reached a richer content level than always. The main aim of this study is to investigate EMU’s graduate students’ opinions of the virtual reality system for Ecology Education. This study is designed as a qualitative research. Focus group interviews and open-ended questions are conducted as data were collection method. Qualitative data analyzed on the basis of descriptive analyses method. Recommendations are developed on the basis of findings.
Nikulshina N.L., Gunina N.A.Teaching Lexical Aspect of Professional Communication in Economic Context // Scientific article. Journal "Transactions of the TSTU", vol. 19 , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2013. (pdf-file) Abstract: The paper focuses on teaching vocabulary for professional communication to students of economics. A three-phase model of teaching vocabulary is presented. ? variety of teaching techniques and tasks aimed at mastering economic terminology are described.
Nivina E.A., Tovt A.M.Development of Listening Skills Through Play (Based on Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language) // Journal "Problems of Contemporary Science and Practice" Vernadsky University , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2013. (pdf-file) Abstract: The article generalizes the experience of teaching Russian as a foreign language with the use of different types of games in teaching listening to non-natives. Details of selected games and methods of their implementation are given.
