International experience in humanizing higher education through the prism of English language learning

Abstract

The article analyzes the impact of English language teaching on the humanization of higher education in the context of real international practices. The humanization of education is identified as a central component of modern pedagogical thinking. It covers many aspects of higher education: professional and educational standards, educational policy, institutional regulation, proper functioning of non-formal education, we have made an attempt to isolate each aspect of the humanization of education and outline the general issues.

The оbjective of this research is an attempt to analyze the international experience of humanizing higher education with an emphasis on intercultural dialogue, the application of educational quality criteria, the development of non-formal education, and the implementation of international exchanges through the study of English.

In the context of the research, the following methods were used: theoretical analysis (study of literature, scientific articles and international reports on issues of humanization of education and intercultural dialogue); comparative analysis: research of educational practices in different countries to identify effective approaches; synthesis method (development of recommendations based on the data obtained).

Results. It was found that teaching English in Ukrainian higher education institutions is an important tool for the formation of such personality characteristics as tolerance, respect for diversity, understanding of cultural characteristics, etc. The strategic directions for the development of humanization of higher education in Ukraine through the teaching of English include: the introduction of English teaching in higher education institutions; the practice of introducing electives, language clubs, and courses for student youth; the development of informal education through the involvement of students in the implementation of international projects, academic exchanges, discussion clubs, etc.

Conclusions. In the perspective of further research, it is worth studying in more depth international practices of using English in several areas of education implementation – through HEI practices, state policy and through non-formal education.