PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Keywords:
Psychological perspectives, foreign language teaching, primary classes, language acquisition, cognitive development, motivation, anxiety, effective strategies, sociocultural factors, developmental stages.Abstract
Introducing the psychological perspectives of foreign language teaching in primary classes involves understanding how children learn languages cognitively, emotionally, and socially. It includes exploring theories such as Piaget's cognitive development theory, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and Krashen's theory of second language acquisition to inform teaching strategies and create an immersive and supportive learning environment for young learners.
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