On Potential of Using Self-Moderated Group Discussions When Teaching a Foreign Language
Zarutckaia Ekaterina Vitalyevna
Saint Petersburg University
Submitted: 24.10.2020
Abstract. The paper aims to reveal a didactic potential of self-moderated group discussions teaching communication skills in a foreign language. The article clarifies the notion "discussion moderation" taking into account foreign language education and describes practical experience of preparing students for moderation of a discussion on the chosen problem. Scientific originality of the study involves revealing the potential of self-moderated group discussions in forming critical thinking skills and oral communication skills taking into account three aspects: communication, interaction and social perception. The research findings are as follows: the author differentiates the notions "discussion moderation" and "discussion facilitation", presents taxonomy of the skills required to moderate discussion and ascertains criteria to evaluate the level of moderation skills.
Key words and phrases: дидактический потенциал, самостоятельная модерация, групповая дискуссия, обучение иностранному языку, критерии оценивания, студенты, didactic potential, self-moderation, group discussion, foreign language teaching, assessment criteria, students
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