Implementation of developmental potential of foreign language learning: a case study of teaching English to would-be software specialists

Abstract

Personality development along with learning is one of the most important components of training within a higher education institution. The subject "Foreign language", taking into account certain conditions of its implementation, is able to contribute to the personality development of students. The paper presents the results of the implementation of the model of formation of students’ professional and moral awareness by means of the subject "Foreign (English) language" within the "Applied Mathematics and Information Science" field of study. It is emphasized that while focusing on achieving the learning goals of the subject, the teacher needs to focus on the goals of students’ personality development.