DIDACTIC PRINCIPLES OF MODERN FORMS OF TEACHING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract
This article explores the didactic principles that underpin modern approaches to teaching primary school students. It examines how contemporary educational theories and technological advancements have reshaped the teaching-learning process, emphasizing student-centered, interactive, and integrative methodologies. Drawing from both classical didactic theory and current research, the article outlines the key principles guiding effective instruction in primary education. Two tables are provided to illustrate the core didactic principles and to detail modern teaching methods along with their characteristics.
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