INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN PRESCHOOL ENGLISH EDUCATION
Abstract
This article examines the implementation and effectiveness of inquiry-based learning methodology in English language instruction for preschool children, drawing extensively from Chinese educational practices. The study analyzes how inquiry-based approaches foster active learning, critical thinking, and communicative competence among young learners. Through comprehensive examination of Chinese kindergarten programs, the research identifies key implementation strategies, pedagogical adaptations, and outcomes associated with this methodology.
Keywords
Inquiry-based learning, early childhood education, English language teaching, Chinese methodology, active learning, communicative competence, preschool instruction, pedagogical innovation.
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