Teaching natural sciences through English for the development of creative activity

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of this study lies in the problem of developing the creative abilities of students of pedagogical universities at the level of integrated natural sciences teaching using English, which will allow them to develop their professional competencies at a high level. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to formulate a model for the development of creative abilities of future teachers based on integrated learning in the framework of natural disciplines using the English language. Methodology. The leading techniques for the study of this problem were the tests developed by N.P. Fetiskin, V.V. Kozlov, G.M. Manuilov to assess the degree of the creative potential of a person on a par with its implementation to demonstrate their skills at a high pedagogical level and create adapted conditions for cognitive and active work in the classroom with their future students, using the creative component. This component is responsible for many factors at the personality level of the future teacher, along with the ability to organise and conduct high-quality classes in natural subjects in English at the level of integrated learning, with a competent individual approach and a full-fledged discussion. Results. The identified data enabled the creation of a model for organising the development of creative activity among future teachers during integrated lessons in natural sciences using English. This contributes to the deepening of knowledge in the areas under study with the accompanying substantial opportunities for creative development by including the examination of international thematic journals in English in the educational process, watching specialised integrated popular-science documentaries. Conclusions. The results improve the understanding of the target area of the integrated lesson in the scientific and practical sphere on the investigation of natural phenomena and develops an understanding of the importance of relationships in life and a value attitude to nature, which determines its practical importance for the field of education.