ENHANCING EARLY CHILDHOOD SPEECH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Ключевые слова

early childhood education, speech development, digital technologies, parental involvement, screen time, interactive learning, digital game-based learning

Аннотация

The rapid integration of digital technologies into educational structures significantly changes traditional methods of speech development in early childhood. This systematic review examines the field of digital tools and their application in supporting language acquisition and the development of speech skills in young children. Based on selected empirical and theoretical studies published from 2020 to 2024, this article synthesizes the results from publications in peer-reviewed journals to analyze the impact, benefits and problems of using digital technologies in speech development in early childhood. The main conclusions show the significant role of interactive applications, games and advanced technologies in expanding vocabulary, pronunciation accuracy and communicative competence. In addition, the review highlights the role of parental involvement in the digital space to ensure balanced and high-quality interaction with digital content. Despite the positive results, the article also lists potential drawbacks, including concerns about screen time and the educational quality of available apps. In conclusion, the review suggests a reasonable integration of digital technologies into early development of young children, focusing on the need for high-quality content, parental guidance and balance with interaction in the real world.

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