THE ROLE OF GAME METHODS IN TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A COMPREHENSIVE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ANALYSIS
Keywords:
preschool education, early childhood development, foreign language acquisition, game-based learning, pedagogical methodology, German language teaching, psycholinguistics, interactive education, developmental psychology, immersive learning environments.Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive examination of the theoretical foundations
and practical applications of utilizing game-based methodologies in teaching foreign
languages to preschool-aged children, with a particular focus on the German language.
The analysis delves into the intricate relationship between early childhood
developmental psychology and language acquisition processes, investigating how
structured play activities can effectively stimulate cognitive, linguistic, and socio
emotional development. The research explores the multifaceted role of play within
educational contexts, detailing specific mechanisms through which game-based
learning fosters interest, enhances auditory and visual perception, and creates optimal
conditions for natural language assimilation. Drawing upon empirical observations,
contemporary pedagogical innovations, and cross-cultural educational practices, this
work provides an extensive framework of methodological recommendations for
educators. The article aims to establish game methods not merely as supplementary
activities but as central, indispensable components of a developmentally appropriate
preschool foreign language curriculum, ultimately contributing to the formation of
positive, lasting attitudes toward language learning during these formative years.
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