Learner-centered approach to teaching foreign languages in higher education institutions

Abstract

The article identifies the main features of the learner-centered approach at the present stage of its development: a) the central idea of autonomous learning and activity of learners; b) the purpose of learning is the formation of foreign language communication skills and, at the same time, the comprehensive development of personality; c) the content of learning implies the choice of educational materials and technologies in accordance with the abilities, aptitudes, needs, interests and moral problems of the student; d) the role of the learner is crucial, characterized by maximum independence, active participation in setting goals and organizing the learning process, evaluating its results; e) the main function of the teacher is to facilitate learning activities, i. e. to create comfortable conditions for learning and comprehensive development of the individual.