Types of Mediation Activity in ESP Teaching
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2025
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Науковий керівник
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Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli Üniversitesi
Анотація
The purpose of the study is to conduct an analysis of the methods and approaches to mastering mediation activities by technical students in the ESP classes, and, on this basis, develop exercises aimed at developing students’ mediation skills in different types of mediation activities. The study was mixed methods research. It had a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative-based and qualitative-based (observation of the participants in the educational process; comparison and generalization of pedagogical experience on the problem under research; analysis of the data collected in a statistically valid manner) design. The main types of mediation (non-interactive mediation, interactive mediation and mixed mediation) exploited in the educational process of the ESP are highlighted. With the help of non-interactive mediation, students learn to work independently: writing reports, summaries, and reviews. As for interactive mediation, the forms that are introduced into the ESP teaching are as follows: role-playing, textualization of intentions. Mixed mediation is performed by the teacher; the mediator performs not only an intermediary function, but also carries the function of an active communicator. As a result, after a detailed analysis of mediation and its role in the learning process, a set of specialized exercises for the development of mediation activity was compiled. Each exercise is based on the maximum development of mediation skills in students of technical specialties. The main types of work in the ESP classroom were: 1) text mediation: selecting what students have understood and retelling it in their own words to help others understand; 2) concept mediation: collaborating with others to discuss ideas and solutions and reach new conclusions; 3) communication mediation: supporting the acceptance of different points of view. The fundamental role of the nature and structure of mediation activity in ESP learning is emphasized. The various opportunities to develop meaningful and authentic language and communication activities based on mediation skills mean that ESP can be given a renewed rationale, structure, and set of references. This will potentially lead to more meaningful learning outcomes.
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ESP, mediation, students of technical specialties
Бібліографічний опис
Bondarenko, O. Types of Mediation Activity in ESP Teaching / Oleksandra Bondarenko // The 14th International ELT Research Conference and the 9th International Congress of Research in Applied Linguistics (ELT-ICRAL 2025). - Ankara, 2025. - P. 73-74.