INTRODUCTORY TRAINING FOR AVIATION ENGLISH TEACHERS

Kseniia Misailova

doi:10.35387/od.1(19).2021.102-113

Kseniia Misailova Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5444-6823

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35387/od.1(19).2021.102-113

Abstract

The article raises the issue of creating a system of introductory training for Aviation English teachers for successful realization of teaching in military and civilian institutions of higher education in the aviation industry. A new scientific and pedagogical concept is introduced and argued, as «introductory training for teachers». Such training is necessary for teachers of higher educational establishments when transferring to higher positions into the institutions with another specialization, like transition from a civilian to a military institution to continue teaching career while teaching a foreign language for professional purposes. It was stressed in the article that in the context of transformation processes in Ukraine's transition to NATO and ICAO standards it is necessary firstly to train qualified teaching and instructional staff for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure high quality of future specialists training. The article considers the requirements set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for teachers who teach Aviation English to pilots and air traffic controllers in higher education institutions or on the basis of accredited training organizations. The conclusion on expediency and necessity to use these requirements to implement into the system of introductory training of Aviation English teachers in higher education establishments of Ukraine is made. There is also an approximate content of introductory training program for Aviation English teachers, as a result of which teachers will have an opportunity to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to teach Aviation English.

Key words: introductory teacher training; Aviation English teacher; teacher qualification; international requirements; ICAO; educational process; International Civil Aviation Organization; pilot; ATC; air traffic control; radio exchange.

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