Enhancing Preschoolers’ Cognitive Abilities In English Lessons
Keywords:
Cognitive development, English language teaching, preschool educationAbstract
This paper explores how English lessons can help preschool children develop their thinking and learning abilities. In many preschools, English teaching focuses only on words and pronunciation. However, if teachers also include activities that build reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and creativity, English lessons become more useful and interesting for children. Based on the ideas of Vygotsky and Piaget, the paper explains that children learn best when they explore, talk, and reflect together. It also offers practical suggestions for teachers in Uzbekistan to make English lessons fit the goals of the national preschool education system and support the overall development of young learners.
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