The Linguodidactic paradigm of the Digital Age: the transformation of methods and approaches in teaching foreign languages

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of transformational processes in the field of linguodidactics caused by the rapid digitalization of the educational environment. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to adapt traditional methods of teaching foreign languages to the realities of the digital age. The purpose of the study is to identify the key directions and mechanisms of transformation of the linguodidactic paradigm under the influence of digital technologies. Tasks include: 1) analysis of current trends in the digitalization of language education; 2) assessment of the effectiveness of innovative methods and approaches; 3) determining the prospects for the development of linguodidactics in a digital environment. The research methodology is based on the integrated application of comparative analysis, statistical modeling and expert assessments. The empirical base consists of data from international educational platforms and the results of surveys of teachers (n=156) and students (n=1243) of language faculties. The results show a significant increase in students' involvement in digital language learning formats (by 64.2%), and an increased interest in interactive methods (r=0.78; p<0.01), as well as qualitative changes in the structure of linguistic and didactic models. It has been found that digitalization contributes to the personalization of learning (t=9.41; p<0.001), expands the range of educational tools and stimulates the development of new competencies. The article discusses the theoretical and applied aspects of the transformation of the linguodidactic paradigm, outlines the prospects for further research in the context of adapting language education to the challenges of the digital age.