| Title: | Games and songs in early English and German language learning in kindergarten : a comparison of practitioners' perspectives |
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| Authors: | ID Tertinek, Julija (Author)
ID Kacjan, Brigita (Mentor) More about this mentor... 
ID Skela, Janez (Mentor) More about this mentor...
ID Leva, Bernarda (Comentor) |
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| Files: |  MAG_Tertinek_Julija_2025.pdf (3,31 MB)
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Master's thesis/paper |
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| Typology: | 2.09 - Master's Thesis |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | This master’s thesis analyses early foreign language learning, specifically the learning of English and German, in Slovenian kindergartens, with a particular emphasis on the implementation of games and songs in language instruction. The primary aim of this thesis is to investigate teachers’ attitudes and experiences regarding early foreign language teaching in practice. As such, the research focuses on several key areas: teaching methods, the availability and use of teaching materials and the prevalence of songs and games during lessons.
The theoretical part provides an overview of early foreign language learning, including the benefits of early exposure, the influence of age, teaching approaches and strategies, teacher competences and the role of materials, games and songs in early foreign language acquisition. It also examines the Slovenian context, addressing how early language learning is regulated and supported by the National Preschool Curriculum and the availability of formal training for teachers.
The empirical part combines qualitative and quantitative research methods. The qualitative method includes six semi-structured interviews with teachers/preschool teachers of English and German from Maribor and the surrounding area. The quantitative method includes a questionnaire, distributed to kindergartens across various regions of Slovenia and completed by 64 respondents. Together, these approaches complement the theoretical framework and provide valuable insight from practitioners into how foreign languages are taught in practice and aid in identifying areas where improvements could be made. |
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| Keywords: | Early foreign language learning, English, German, kindergarten, songs, games |
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| Place of publishing: | Maribor |
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| Place of performance: | Maribor |
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| Publisher: | J. Tertinek |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 1 spletni vir (1 datoteka PDF (XX, 171 str.)) |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-93189 |
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| UDC: | 373.3.2(043.2) |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 242540291 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 15.07.2025 |
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| Views: | 257 |
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| Downloads: | 36 |
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| Categories: | FF
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