The Role of Cartoons in The Socialization and Personal Development of Preschool Children
Keywords:
Cartoons, preschool age, socialization, personal development, pedagogical impact, moral values, empathy, cognitive development.Abstract
This article analyzes the positive and negative pedagogical effects of cartoons on the socialization and personal development of preschool children. The article reveals the pedagogical and psychological significance of cartoons based on the theories of famous pedagogical researchers - Poonam Malik, Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh, Mavluda Kubayeva, Albert Bandura and Dimitri A. Christakis. The article also presents the study of the problem, the positive and negative effects of cartoons, as well as solutions and recommendations.
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