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Title A STUDY OF LEXICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH CARTOONS

Author(s) Syeda Sana Adnan

Abstract Use of technology for pedagogical purposes is now becoming necessary for enhancing the learning abilities of young children. Initial years of a child holds significance in language learning process. The study under consideration investigates the role of cartoons as a pedagogical tool for lexical development of pre-school children between the ages of three and five. The objectives of the study were to observe how cartoons can be used as a useful teaching tool to make children learn vocabulary in an effective way. The researcher used the theory of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) by Vygotsky and the concept of Scaffolding as her main theoretical framework. A hybrid design was formulated for conducting the study, consisting of 20 case studies between the ages of three and five years. In order to further investigate the aspect of lexical development of pre- school children through cartoons along with the classroom observations, interviews of the teachers were conducted and questionnaires of the parents were analyzed. Data collected through classroom observations, interviews and questionnaires revealed the effectiveness of the process of Scaffolding young children through cartoons. The findings of the study suggested that the use of cartoons proved to be significant in teaching young children vocabulary. Moreover, the active role of the teacher, blend of modern technological tools and selection of age-appropriate educational content proved helpful in lexical development. The results of the study show that the use of constructivist approach of teaching and learning and communicative language teaching approach is an effective method to scaffold young learners by using cartoons. In order to enhance the language learning abilities of the learners, it is recommended that age-appropriate cartoons may be included for pedagogical purposes to enhance learning skills.

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Publication Date 2018-11-01

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