Methods of Information Search and Analysis in The Formation of Critical Opinion of Future English Teachers

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This article highlights the role, theoretical foundations and practical significance of methods of information search and analysis in the process of forming the critical opinion of future English teachers. It is also emphasized that the future English teacher should have thorough knowledge and skills in such matters as media literacy, identification of manipulations, selection of a reliable source, due to his work with foreign language resources, foreign articles, scientific research, messages circulating on social networks. The article talks in detail about how methods of information search and analysis are integrated into the process of non-traditional education, at what stages such methods are effective. It is noted that the future English teacher, using interactive techniques, provides students with the opportunity not to “ready” knowledge, but to independently search, conclude with proof-proof, and form the skill of distinguishing manipulative messages. Keywords: Critical thought, information flow, analysis, method, evidence, source, literacy, media, methodology, interactive methods, facilitator, motivation, manipulation, media literacy. objective assessment of various information or Introduction: In the age of modern globalization, messages, evaluating alternative arguments, analyzing, knowledge of a foreign language involves not only the not busy reasoning, comparing different sources and acquisition of linguistic skills, but also the competencies views [1]. John Dewey also interpreted critical thought of effective analysis, tracing, sorting and inference of as "reflexive thinking", stating that the individual “does the flow of information coming from various sources. not immediately accept opinions and conclusions of In this process, the future English teacher must rely not different manifestations, but rather through questions, only on a set of linguistic knowledge, but also on research, analytical approach " Why is this?”, "On comprehensive information resources, have the skills which argument?”, “What contradictory thoughts can to analyze them objectively. This also requires the there be?"should be checked with questions such as, individual to think critically, to study alternative he notes [2]. Therefore, critical thought is an important arguments in every possible way, to properly organize factor that determines the strong social and intellectual the search for information. potential of a person and is recognized as one of the Critical thought is a complex activity consisting of the leading competencies in today's information society. processes of meaning-content, evidence from it rather The importance of critical thought in education. than receiving information in a simplified form, Modern education implies an activity based not only on determining the reliability, context of the source, memorization or acceptance of ready-made facts, but author's position, substantiating evidence, comparing also on independent research, conclusion based on with competing sources, drawing conclusions. The fact evidence-proof, examination of alternative points. A that future English teachers will teach future students new generation of students may also be exposed to such skills, focus on information search and analysis feyk news, propaganda, misinterpretations due to techniques in the linguistic lessons themselves will students being exposed to various information ensure high efficiency in education. streams, in particular the internet, social networks, Critical thought is an individual's ability to make multimedia channels, online publications. In such a an independent conclusion by making a reasonable and case: International Journal of Pedagogics 205 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijp International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN: 2771-2281) • Critical thinking protects readers from information 3. Impartiality and evidence-based: examination attacks. of source reliability in the search for information, attention to work with scientific results, statistics, • Students can independently research on a particular analytical articles, authoritative publications. issue and draw conclusions based on unbiased evidence. 4. The art of asking questions: "Why?” , “What proof?” , "Is there any other information?” , “What • Also provides the basis for analyzing various contradictory thoughts can there be? critical questions arguments in debates, rejecting or accepting conflicting like " should be constantly involved. opinions. Types of methods of information search and analysis. While the future English teacher works in a media Prospective English teachers in debate (debate) defend environment, in a global information space, he turns to two (or more) opposing positions on a particular topic various blogs, foreign newspapers-magazines, scientific in the course of a class or in special “debate clubs”. In articles and books, recommending these resources to this they are: his readers. If in this process the teacher himself