BIBLIOTHERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF THE FOREIGN LITERATURE SCHOOL COURSE

Abstract

The article analyzes the essence of the definition of bibliotherapy and defines the main directions of the latest bibliotherapeutic research. The value of works of art for maintaining the psycho-emotional balance of schoolchildren in stressful conditions and their intellectual and emotional development is expressed. The importance of pedagogical bibliotherapy is noted, and three stages of the bibliotherapeutic process when teaching literature (identification – catharsis – insight) are considered. Methodological recommendations for the implementation of bibliotherapy accomplishments in teaching foreign literature at school have been developed. The main factors that will contribute to the implementation of the bibliotherapy approach in the educational process, such as the selection of works of art with a bibliotherapeutic purpose, the use of active and interactive means of bibliotherapy, and the creation of conditions for reinforcing reading with positive emotions, have been identified. Examples of curriculum-based works for 5-11 forms representing various national literatures and possessing a powerful optimistic potential, anti-phobic, and anti-bullying focus are provided. Methodological techniques and types of educational activities for students, which are advisable to apply during lessons and extracurricular activities on foreign literature, are proposed. Among them are the creation of a dual psychological portrait «Me and a Literary Character», storytelling on the theme «Once Upon a Time There Was a Book That Changed My World...», a discussion «Why Are Works of Art Called Medicine for the Soul?», and the preparation of an advertisement on the bibliotherapeutic power of a work of art (in the form of a presentation or infographic). It is noted that a distinctive role in the educational process should be assigned to specialized bibliotherapeutic lessons and extracurricular activities (tentative topics for such lessons are provided). It is also emphasized that the therapeutic effect of reading is achieved to the greatest extent when combined with other types of art therapy.