Olga V. Sharapova

Place of work

Organization:
MIREA – Russian Technological University
Position:
assistant of the department

Author's articles(6)

Effective practices in primary english language education: a research based overview

25.05.2026

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this article synthesizes effective practices for teaching English to young learners (ages 5–12): Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, CLIL, digital tools, affective support, and assessment. Young children have concrete thinking, short attention spans (15–20 minutes), and emotions – especially enjoyment – as the strongest predictor of engagement and proficiency. TPR boosts vocabulary retention through movement. CLIL (teaching subjects through English) enhances linguistic competence. AI tools provide pronunciation feedback but require teacher training and ethical guidelines. Enjoyment di...
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Effective Practices in Supplementary English Language Education: A ResearchBased Review

25.05.2026

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this article synthesizes effective practices in supplementary English education (2023–2026): CLIL, extracurriculars, gamification, AI, blended models. Case studies include Taiwan’s PaGamO (1,015 students, reduced anxiety), Hong Kong’s “My AI Buddy”, and Malaysia’s E4J (90 hours). Challenges: teacher training gaps (>40% untrained), digital divide, passive consumption. Recommendations: CLIL, active production, AI with human interaction, equitable access.
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Modern technologies in English language education: a comprehensive review of current trends, effectiveness, and future directions

20.05.2026

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this article examines five categories of technological innovations in English language education: artificial intelligence and machine learning, mobile-assisted language learning, virtual and augmented reality, game-based learning and gamification, and blended learning and flipped classroom models. The article analyzes empirical evidence on the effectiveness of these technologies, including a comparative study of mobile and traditional instruction, systematic reviews of AR/VR and K-12 EFL, as well as experimental data on the use of ChatGPT for developing speaking skills. The article discusses i...
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Tsifrovaia transformatsiia obrazovaniia: analiz sovremennykh tekhnologii i effektivnykh praktik

20.05.2026

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в статье рассматриваются ключевые направления цифровой трансформации современного образования. Анализируются возможности применения искусственного интеллекта, онлайн-платформ, адаптивных систем обучения, технологий виртуальной и дополненной реальности. Цель работы –выявить наиболее эффективные технологии для повышения качества образовательного процесса. Показано, что интеграция цифровых инструментов требует пересмотра методик преподавания, повышения цифровой грамотности педагогов и разработки новых подходов к оцениванию результатов. Результаты могут быть использованы при разработке образовател...
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Shaping modernity: core socio-economic drivers and their societal consequences

21.05.2026

The thoughtful classroom: unlocking deep learning in the early year

28.05.2026

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this article analyzes integrated early childhood education practices that move beyond binary debates about academic acceleration and unstructured free play. Drawing on developmental science, the paper identifies five interconnected habits of effective educational practice: intentionality without rigidity, play as serious inquiry, the environment as a silent curriculum, observation as a teaching tool, and relationships as the foundation of all learning. The article concludes that the most effective educators cultivate a thoughtful, responsive, and emotionally safe classroom ecosystem.
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