The implementation of the mind mapping technic into the process of English by the cadets of the higher educational establishments of the Ministry of internal affairs of Ukraine

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of the mind mapping technic implementation into the process of teaching English for specific purposes at the higher educational establishments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The definition of the main notion «a mind map» is accurately analysed. The main concept and its modifications are worked out. The peculiarities of the terms «a mind (a mental) map» and «a concept map» are defined. The benefits of including such a form of cognitive process which is characterized by another level of mental literacy and two-dimensional thought are worked out. The preferences of the mind mapping usage in the organization of the educational process including the peculiarities of the cadets’ daily routine and the specific characteristics of performing the service duties are shown. The advantages of this technic’s implementation including the successful combinations of individual and group work are encountered. The possibility of the interdisciplinary usage of the formed skills and abilities is used. The positive features of the method’s and its modifications usage while teaching the educational discipline «English for specific purposes» are underlined by the possibilities of their introducing practically in all kinds of the cadets’ activity (reading, speaking writing and listening). The motivational aspect of the auditory is also studied. The pattern of the mind map’s building in the process of the English language study is presented. It includes three main steps: brainstorm, an organization of information and completing the mind map. Detailed elements of the work on every level and links between all the items are introduced. The personal results of the authors’ implementation of the mind mapping technic on the initial level of the English language study by the cadets of the National Academy of Internal Affairs are introduced and worked out. The benefits of the mind mapping gradual implementation into the educational process at the higher educational establishment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine are grounded. The ways of conducting further research in this field and the most perspective directions of this study are proposed.