0Chirchik State Pedagogical University Current Issues of Modern Philology and Linguodidactics
Staatliche Pädagogische Universität Chirchik Aktuelle Fragen der modernen Philologie und Linguodidaktik
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Zebo Akmaljon kizi Hotamova
Student, Chirchik State Pedagogical University zeboxotamova07@gmail.com Scientific adviser: Mavluda Abduvaliyevna Komiljonova Teacher, Chirchik State Pedagogical University mavlyudadj urayeva@gmail .com
ABSTRACT
This scientific research is dedicated to aid readers to make teaching more successful, by responding to learning and the inner mental world of the learner, and by then understanding how classroom activities and teacher decisions can create, or limit, children's opportunities for learning. The purpose of teaching English to young learners and the evolution of the educational system in Uzbekistan were covered in this article. Within the context of the very early phases of the education system, this article also discusses the acquisition and study of foreign languages by young children. While there exist a plethora of disorganized theories, opinions, models, and proposals about the instruction of modern languages to young children, our focus will be on the contributions made by researchers who have made important contributions to this field of study.
Keywords: teaching to children, educational system, methods, English language, games, primary school, young learners
INTRODUCTION
Life's main process is learning. Teachers must instruct their students successfully during the learning process. A good teacher must utilize a good method and approach because a good learning style presents concepts and information in a way that makes it seem familiar and engaging to the student. Because language acquisition is dependent on the manner in which it is delivered to the learner, teachers' excellent attitudes and actions in the classroom can have a positive impact on the lives of their pupils.
In today fast globalizing society, learning English from an early age is vitally necessary. Their ability to speak and understand English will be extremely beneficial to them in their future employment and aid to open numerous doors for them. Teaching English to young people is not a simple task, though. However, if we already know how to accomplish it, it is also not difficult.
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BENEFITS OF TEACHING TO CHILDREN THAN ADULTS
Teaching children a unique experience that is enjoyable and demanding is a common aspect of teaching jobs. Teachers face planning issues because children acquire language according to developmental stages, are more lively than adults, and have shorter attention spans.
The ease with which young learners can acquire the language at this age is one of the key justifications for teaching English to them. The notion that "younger is better" that children pick things up much faster and more effectively is widely held, especially by those who believe the Critical Period Hypothesis. Teaching English to young students is also popular because it is still used as a lingua franca, or a common language for communication between speakers of other languages. In order to ensure that English plays a significant role in their future academic and professional lives, parents want their kids to acquire it as early as feasible. Seeing kids who speak English well has numerous advantages.
The secret to teaching English to kids is to comprehend the fundamentals of language learning and apply them in ways that will inspire kids to learn the language. The universe of children is play and imitation. This paper addresses the following topics: the fundamentals of teaching English to young learners, the qualities of a language teacher, the purpose of teaching children a foreign language, the social and psychological preparation of teachers, the emotional and physical aspects of young learners, the primary roles of teachers in the classroom, a review of TPR, and lastly some useful advice and teaching methods for beginning English language instructors.
FACILITIES OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan educational system has been encouraging foreign language study ever since I started my own studies. In those days, fifth grade was when kids began studying their first foreign language. The first required foreign language is now introduced in the first grade of the national curriculum. Every English instructor at a state school is required to adhere to the national curriculum created by the Ministry of Education. Teachers are allowed to use any textbook that has been approved by the ministry, as long as it fits the needs of their students. Since students are evaluated using uniform standards, their final year of study evaluations must be based on the competencies outlined in the national curriculum.
English is either the first or second foreign language that is required in the majority of Uzbekistan schools. When a kid begins learning English in primary school, they often work with the same specialist teacher from the first grade to the fifth grade, when they graduate from first level secondary school. Foreign language
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instruction is allowed a maximum of two hours per week during the elementary and secondary school years in order to increase or improve linguistic competencies.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS OF TEACHERS WHEN CONDUCTING A LESSON IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
When it comes to young students, the teacher's position is crucial. The teacher should ideally serve as a role model for language and multicultural awareness. They should also, and most importantly, act as readers, learners, and models of the language that has to be acquired. "The teacher is very much at the center of the classroom as opposed to the generally more learner-centered approach of primary education," contend Wilden and Porsch. Young language learners rely heavily on their teachers since they lack the maturity and chance for responsible learner autonomy, as well as a language repertoire in English and self-assured general learning methodologies. Scholars advise emphasizing "learning literacy" as a means of assisting novice students.
The potential benefits are widely acknowledged in informed circles, but it's also important to remember that teaching must be "appropriate to the social, psychological, emotional, and cognitive needs of children." This connects to Dewey's concept of collateral learning and the formation of enduring attitudes, which is often found in national curricula. "We need to keep the richer picture in mind and embrace language training as an integral part of children's whole development and education," the statement goes on.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAYING ALL SORTS OF GAMES DURING LESSONS
"Children learn English for fun and through play, but they are also encouraged to use the language to discuss and solve problems and thus develop foundations of critical and creative thinking," Jin and Cortazzi write, citing scenarios in China, Japan, and South Korea. They dispel a notion that is widely held in East Asia that requires special abilities or extensive knowledge of pedagogy since it uses simple language.
While some classrooms have desks for each student, others have desks that can accommodate two or three. A teacher's desk is placed in front of a chalkboard in each of them. Two classes of students share each classroom since primary school students attend classes in the morning and secondary school students study in the afternoon. Every teacher has access to a laptop, a whiteboard, and a CD player. The management group of the school has chosen to teach English as the first foreign language. In a FLES curriculum, languages are taught as distinct academic disciplines in two or three courses per week. The committee hosts unique events, like open
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classes and the introduction of new teaching resources, throughout the academic year. It also plans festivities and language competitions.
Every semester, university students meet with all of the English teachers in the area to discuss various topics like lesson plans that work or resources for teachers. The surroundings are ideal for English language instruction for kids. Either because they have elder relatives who study English or because they think it's beneficial to be fluent in a foreign language, their families push them to pick up the language. Additionally, they listen to a lot of contemporary English and international music, and since many dancing tunes these days include English lyrics, they are often curious about what they mean. Furthermore, the majority of students in this class have access to personal computers and the Internet at home. As a result, students are exposed to numerous English-language games or information.
Children love playing games. Teachers design inventive games to enhance students' learning of English. They take classic games and add a few English words to them. The kids learn English while having fun and playing. The one tactic they seldom ever use is story telling. They don't know how to handle this approach. Pronunciation is a major issue. They rarely tell children stories in English because they find it difficult to pronounce the words. They also do not know excellent technique to tell narrative. The children appear dull in the activity as a result. Still, a lot of Padang kindergarten instructors are familiar with the TPR Method. The majority of them employ this strategy, particularly when using basic classroom commands.
CONCLUSION
Every country in the world can benefit greatly from having children. Children in a powerful nation are content and healthy. Children who are content and in good health have more chances to have better futures. They will live in a different world in the future than they do now. They must converse with individuals from other nations. English should be taught to kids at a young age for a variety of reasons, including the fact that it is an international language and will be vital in the future. Although it isn't perfect yet, kindergarten teachers have started teaching English to young learners. There are many challenges involved in the process, such as developing curriculum that is appropriate, preparing competent teachers, and selecting and implementing appropriate media and teaching methods in the classroom. In summary, more work needs to be done to improve English instruction for young learners in Padang so that children, especially those who are very young, can benefit greatly from it.
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