THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF DIDACTIC GAMES IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO STUDENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Keywords:
Primary education, didactics, didactic games, intellect, mental ability, creative thinking, free thinking, teamwork, personality formation, problem solving skills, creative approach.Abstract
This article describes the role of didactic games in teaching English to students in primary education, and the ideas of using games for teaching can help students learn additional skills beyond the academic concepts being taught.
Using games during the lessons will also built 21st- century social skills, problem solving skills, and build community all while learning core subject material. Examples of games used in primary education classes in the secondary school “Ziyo-Zukko” are presented.
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