The Content of the Process of Developing Primary School Pupils’ Communicative Competence in English Language Education
Keywords:
Communicative competence, reflexive approach, primary school pupils, English language education, speech activity, reflective learning, communicative environment, learner autonomy, communicative skills, foreign language teaching.Abstract
This article examines the theoretical, psychological, and pedagogical foundations of developing communicative competence in primary school pupils within English language education. Particular attention is paid to the role of the reflexive approach as a pedagogical mechanism that enables learners to plan, analyze, evaluate, and improve their own speech activity. The study analyzes the scientific views of leading psychologists and educators concerning speech activity, communication, motivation, and cognitive development. It identifies the main pedagogical conditions necessary for communicative competence development, including learner-centered instruction, authentic communicative situations, reflective activities, supportive communicative environments, and the consideration of age-related characteristics of young learners.
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