TEXTBOOK ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIAL AS A FACTOR OF FORMING MOTIVATION FOR SPEECH ACTIVITY AT AN ENGLISH LESSON

Abstract

This study considers some special features of
using visual methods in foreign language teaching. As the
author considers, they include visual aids (diagrams, tables,
drawings…), i.e. the items which provide illustrative comments
on the material. The use of visual aids is two-aimed:
firstly they should simplify the material comprehension and
secondly can serve as an additional knowledge source. The
author does not exaggerate the importance of using any visual
methods. She proves the fact that their use is only sensible
to a degree they stimulate the students activity in studying a
foreign language. The research also includes the authors developments
in using visual methods for teaching children with
defective perception. In conclusion, the author warns against
the over-use of visual aids in foreign language teaching.