On peculiarities of teaching linear algebra to future IT specialists within the program “Education in english” of the national aviation university

The article is devoted to the analysis of the practice of teaching linear algebra in English to Ukrainian and foreign students at the National Aviation University. Formulation of problem. When teaching mathematical disciplines in multinational groups, teachers face the problem of teaching educational material to students from different countries for which English is not a native language. The purpose of this study is to investigate the specifics of the project approach for teaching of certain sections of linear algebra, in particular, for the distance learning during quarantine, in English-speaking academic groups. Materials and methods. The study of effectiveness of different methods of presentation of teaching material and organization of the educational process on lectures, practical classes, individual students’ work is conducted by traditional methods, that is, by comparing the current and semester grades for different academic groups, interviewing teachers and analyzing the subjective students’ assessments obtained through questionnaires. Results. Teaching mathematical disciplines, in particular linear algebra, in multinational English-speaking academic groups requires modification of standard methods and approaches. As experiment, elements of the project approach were introduced. In particular, when teaching certain issues of linear algebra in practical classes in some specialties, teachers proposed to divide academic group into several international teams for joint considered problem solving and mutual verification of results. Conclusions. Application of project approach based on the formation of international teams to solve problems in practical classes on linear algebra in English-speaking groups helps to improve students’ mastering of education material. Considered approach increases interest of students and improves their performance. The use of this approach in the teaching of other mathematical disciplines gives some encouraging results.