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COLLABORATIVE ONLINE LEARNING (COIL) AS A PROMISING PEDAGOGY FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS IN GLOBAL COLLABORATION: UKRAINIAN-SPANISH CONTEXT

Authors :
Viktoriia Drobotun
Tamara Kavytska
Inmaculada Fortanet-Gómez
Noelia Ruiz Madrid
Source :
Ars Linguodidacticae, Iss 12, Pp 82-90 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 2023.

Abstract

This paper gives insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) - a pedagogy that is fast emerging as a more democratic and dynamic alternative to traditional in-person student exchange programs. This pedagogy is currently gaining popularity among Ukrainian educators who are looking for new ways to engage students in international collaboration amid the emergencies of the ongoing war conflict in the country. The paper is a preliminary report of the research in progress which aims to investigate whether COIL can level the unevenly developed language and academic skills of the collaborating Spanish and Ukrainian students. The reported preliminary findings of one of the three collaboration projects carried out by the faculties of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) and Universitat Jaume I (UJI) show a range of benefits including academic skills enhancement, improvement of intercultural competence as well as personal satisfaction. The authors also shed light on the challenges encountered when introducing COIL activities into the classroom. Taken together, the article provides an insightful overview of the benefits and limitations of COIL strategies as a means of promoting intercultural and interdisciplinary learning and understanding.

Details

Language :
English, Ukrainian
ISSN :
26630303
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Ars Linguodidacticae
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1e89cd3f0bb14d5db1df751f90e06366
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17721/2663-0303.2023.2.06