Principle Ideas of Visible Thinking in Teaching English in Kazakhstan


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Authors

  • G. I. Baigunissova L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
  • Zh. A. Beisembayeva L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
  • M. Y. Abaidulla L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2023-145-4-161-171

Keywords:

visible thinking, visual aids, structuring task, creative thinking, critical thinking, teaching English

Abstract

Visible thinking is a consistent, flexible and methodical approach to the organization
of the educational process, allowing teachers to integrate the development of students’ thinking
with the study of the materials. Currently, most foreign language teachers are unable to make
full effective use of visual learning tools. For this reason, they often serve as decorations,
rather than a tool for developing students’ language and thinking skills. As a result, this
article examines key issues of using visual materials based on the principles of visible thinking
in teaching English, proposed by experienced teachers from various backgrounds. Hence, a
sociological survey was conducted among teachers in Kazakhstan, as well as interviews with
teachers from Turkey and Kazakhstan. The survey offered questions that allowed delving into
practical ideas and recommendations on the use of visible thinking in teaching English. The
main results showed that images are the most effective material among other visual means in
teaching English. Moreover, the article contains recommendations on how to integrate this
approach in the English classroom under the principles of visible thinking.

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Published

2023-12-28

How to Cite

Baigunissova, G. I. ., Beisembayeva, Z. A. ., & Abaidulla, M. Y. . (2023). Principle Ideas of Visible Thinking in Teaching English in Kazakhstan. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series, 145(4), 161–171. https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2023-145-4-161-171

Issue

Vol. 145 No. 4 (2023)

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