Mnemonic Technology in Educational Process as the Way for Increasing the Vocabulary while Learning “English for Professional Purposes” in the Field of Human Resources Management in Russia

1Natalia V. ANTONOVA and 2Zhanna N. SHMELEVA

1 European Council for Business Education, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

2 Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Abstract

The article gives the materials on using the mnemonic technology for increasing and perfecting the vocabulary of students for receiving education in the field of HRM (human resources management). The term “educational technologies” is analyzed. The educational technologies used at the university while teaching the discipline “English for professional purposes” are given. The orientation to the professional standards in the sphere of HRM in Russia is emphasized. The importance of different educational technologies in the process of degree receiving is underlined. Different mnemonic methods such as traditional, optimization, spaced repetition, “purely” mnemonic, and methods of associations illustrate the vocabulary work in the HRM sphere with the fourth year students, who study “English for professional purposes” at the Agrarian University. In addition to it, the recommendations for the faculty working with this group of undergraduates (Bachelors) are substantiated.

Keywords: Mnemonic, Educational Technologies, Student, English for Professional Purposes, Human Resources Management
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