METHODOLOGY FOR USING MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO PUPILS OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Keywords:
pedagogical principles, age-appropriateness, multimedia applications, PPP model (presentation, practice, production), play-centric design, interactive storybooks, vocabulary builders, sing-along applications, communication simulators, linguistic goals.Abstract
The article outlines a pedagogical methodology for the intentional and developmentally appropriate integration of multimedia applications in teaching English to preschool pupils. The core focus is on aligning digital tools with the developmental needs of young learners to optimize language acquisition.
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