The Peculiarities of Lecturer’s Work in the Distance Learning Mode

Abstract

The aim of this article is to examine the peculiarities and to define the principles of the teacher's work in the distance learning mode.

Method. Analysis of the demands to the lecturer in the new learning conditions and his work in the distance learning mode.

Results. Article states that during the distance learning mode it is necessary to take into account the interrelation between the didactic tasks and properties of information technology, flexible organized course answering the students’ different needs. The basis of the distance learning is the interactive cooperation with the students, aimed to develop their independence and critical thinking. The study of the peculiarities of lecturer’s work in the distance learning mode shows that at any pedagogical process, the essence of a pedagogue is constant and one of the peculiarities of his work is the personality-centered approach, which is meant to be the basis of any higher education nowdays, whatever  in which form it is performed.

Conclusions. There are many special characteristics in the lecturer’s work in the distance learning mode; radically different, specific peculiarities of lecturer’s behavior model are forming. The lecturer must detailed prepare for the lesson, know how to hold the virtual classroom and he must have skills of interactive communication with different category of audience.