“BRAINSTORMING” AS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC SPECIALTIES

Abstract

The article reveals the features of the technology of “brainstorming” as a method of group work in English classes for students of non-linguistic specialties. The purpose of the study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the problem of using “brainstorming” in English classes, to develop and test exercises on the use of this method in the process of organizing group work among 1st year students of the specialty “Accounting and Auditing”. Objectives: to study the concept of “brainstorming”, the principles of its organization in English classes, to consider the stages of brainstorming, to test a system of exercises on using the “brainstorming” in the process of organizing group work. The results of the experiment showed that when using brainstorming technology, students show their creativity and critical thinking when discussing a problem situation. This method is aimed at discussing the experience gained in a small group. Using “brainstorming” allows a teacher to stimulate students’ communication in the lesson, as well as freely express their ideas. Brainstorming technology allows students to quickly assimilate educational material, connect students’ theoretical knowledge with practical activities, shape students’ creative activity in solving non-standard problems, stimulates students’ brain activity and develops students’ communication skills.