International Journal of Emerging Issues in Early Childhood Education (IJEIECE)
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): May Volume

Perceived Learning Strategies Employed by Preschoolers in Learning English

Zuraina Binti Ali (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2020

Abstract

Learning strategies are plans that learners use to achieve their learning goals. The current study investigates the perceived uses of learning strategies among preschoolers, namely Basic rehearsal strategies, Complex rehearsal strategies, Basic elaboration strategies, Complex elaboration strategies, Basic organizational strategies, Complex organizational strategies, Comprehension monitoring strategies and Affective and motivational strategies among preschoolers in learning English. The study employed 23 preschool teachers as the samples having semi-structured interviews as the research instrument. Findings from the study showed that the learning strategies were implemented by the preschoolers in the course of their learning. Yet, the degree of the usages of the learning strategies varies from one to another. The study implied that deciding on learning games, teaching aids, and asking appropriate questions during lessons are essential to maximize the learning strategies among children in their early learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeiece

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Focus and Scope of International Journal of Emerging Issues in Early Childhood Education is research, study and analysis related to early childhood include: 1. Development of moral and religious values; 2. Physical motor development; 3. Emotional social development; 4. Cognitive development; 5. ...