Keyword: «adaptation»

The article discusses the importance of using innovative methods in lessons of Russian as a foreign language, such as writing and speaking to foreign students for elementary, basic and I certification levels. These techniques will help to form positive attitude among foreign students towards the studying of a foreign/Russian language, increasing the efficiency of the learning process and helping the adaptation process.

The article considers the principles of selection of educational texts for classes in Russian as a foreign language and the ways of their linguistic adaptation, necessary to facilitate understanding and adequate perception of texts by foreign students.

The article focuses on the characteristics of the adaptation of foster children to the circumstances in the educational environment. The author reveals the steps and conditions for social and pedagogical adaptation that are useful for parents and teachers in helping a foster child to adapt to new living conditions. A number of difficulties in raising foster children have been identified. Social workers are presented with methodological recommendations for social support of foster children.

The article focuses on the factors that influence the academic success of Chinese students who get higher education in the Russian Federation. These factors are the differences in the systems of education in the two countries, the peculiarities of mentality and cultural contexts as well as the level of the foreign language competence These problems are viewed from students’ perspective. The results of the survey are analyzed and conclusions as to the ways of tackling the problems are made.

The article focuses on the analysis of the educational systems of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ghana. The authors consider the problems students from Ghana can face when getting an academic degree in the universities of Russia. Factors that determine the academic success of foreign students studying at higher educational establishments in Russia are described.