The chapter “Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language in an International Classroom: Best Approaches, Methods, and Techniques” in the book Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Language Learning Environments.
Authors: Elena Kaledinova, Vera Budykina
Description
The chapter titled “Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language in an International Classroom: Best Approaches, Methods, and Techniques” offers an overview of various approaches, methods and techniques for effectively teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL). The authors select the method of inductive learning (Kolb’s cycle) and the communicative method to provide international students with the best present-day experience of learning RFL. Additionally, multicultural teaching models were considered to create an inclusive learning environment for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Key Aspects:
- Approaches, Methods and Techniques: The chapter reviews different pedagogical approaches, methods and techniques and illustrates how students acquire knowledge of beginner’s Business Russian through the method of inductive learning (Kolb’s cycle) and the communicative method.
- Multicultural teaching models: The authors integrate in the course beginner’s Business Russian two multicultural teaching models such as multicultural course change model, and instructional triangle model.
- Recommendations on teaching in an international classroom: The authors give recommendations on the essential aspects of teaching Business Russian in an international classroom such as setting multicultural goals and creating a learning environment for diversity and inclusion.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Learning Experience: Employing diverse and inclusive teaching methods creates a more engaging and effective learning environment for students from various backgrounds.
- Promotion of Intercultural Awareness: Integrating cultural content in language teaching helps students develop a deeper understanding of the teaching material, fostering greater empathy and intercultural awareness.
DOI:10.4018/978-1-6684-3632-5.ch009
Reference to cite the chapter (APA): Kaledinova, E. & Budykina, V. (2023). Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language in an International Classroom: Best Approaches, Methods, and Techniques. In K. Becerra-Murillo & J. Gámez (Eds.), Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Language Learning Environments (pp. 145-159). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3632-5.ch009
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