competence-based approach

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of the competence-based approach implementation while teaching at the institutes of higher education. The terms «competency» and «competence-based approach» are expounded in details. The aims of the competence-based approach are determined; the classification of the key competencies that the students master at English lessons is given. Using of the competence-based approach in foreign languages teaching at high school is described.

The article considers questions of independent work optimization as particular students’ learning and cognitive activity organization, stimulating the necessity in self-education, self-studying and continual professional perfection. The effectiveness of students’ independent work is connected with the enlargement of the cognitive activity area, the individual’s attitude to its substance and aspiration for achieving the stated objectives.