Comparative analysis of phonetics games and traditional methods of teaching phonetics for the formation of cognitive universal learning actions in primary school

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of using phonetic games in teaching phonetics compared to traditional methods in primary schools. The experiment involved 700 students from three regions of Uzbekistan: Andijan, Fergana, and Namangan. The students were divided into experimental and control groups. The results showed significant improvements in phonetics knowledge among students taught using phonetic games compared to those who continued with the traditional curriculum. Phonetic games not only enhanced academic performance but also improved motivation and engagement. Keywords: Phonetic games, phonetics, primary education, motivation, teaching, effectiveness, Uzbekistan, experimental study. technologies allow students to actively experiment Introduction: In the context of learning the Russian with sounds, words, and rhythms, which contributes to language in primary school, innovative approaches a deep understanding of the material and the acquire a special role, among which phonetic games development of critical thinking. occupy a significant place. This article is devoted to the comparative analysis of phonetic games and traditional At the same time, traditional methods also have their methods of teaching phonetics. The aim of the study is advantages, including structured learning, consistency, to assess the effectiveness of each approach in the and systematic organization, which is essential for context of forming cognitive universal learning forming a rigorous scientific worldview in young activities (CULA), which represents a key task of the students. modern educational process. The methodology of this study includes an analysis of The problem of choosing teaching methods in primary scientific literature on the topic, observations of the school becomes particularly relevant in light of recent learning process in primary school, as well as surveys educational reforms, aimed at developing not only and interviews with teachers and students. knowledge but also skills and abilities, as well as An important component of the research will be the fostering independent cognitive activity. Phonetics, as analysis of pedagogical cases, which demonstrate one of the fundamental disciplines in language specific situations from practice in the application of learning, requires a special approach from educators, various phonetic teaching methods. The aim of such which would contribute to the active engagement of analysis is to identify the potential opportunities and students in the learning process and stimulate their limitations of each method, as well as to determine the interest in the subject. conditions and factors that contribute to or, on the Game-based technologies, including phonetic games, contrary, hinder the successful formation of CULA in as many experts believe, can contribute to better primary school. assimilation of the material by creating a motivational Materials and interactive learning environment. Such The study was conducted over the course of an International Journal of Pedagogics 139 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijp International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN: 2771-2281) academic year in three primary schools, where both method of phonetics instruction. traditional teaching methods and methods based on To assess students’ knowledge levels, standardized the use of phonetic games were applied. For the tests were used, conducted before and after the analysis, classes were selected where instruction was experimental instruction. The results showed a conducted entirely in Russian. significant improvement in phonetics knowledge As the main materials of the study, the following were among students in the experimental group compared used: Russian language curricula for primary school, to the control group, which continued learning through methodological manuals for teachers, as well as the traditional methodology. developed and adapted phonetic games aimed at The improvement in phonetics knowledge was studying sounds, syllabic structure of words, and stress measured on a scale from 0 to 100 points: placement. The average score before the experiment was 45 Additional materials included video recordings of points, while after the experiment, the average score lessons, interviews with teachers, and feedback from increased to 78 points. parents, which made it possible to collect In the control group, the average score improved only comprehensive data on the dynamics of the learning from 43 to 50 points over the same period. process and student engagement. Student surveys showed increased motivation and METHODS interest in learning Russian. About 85% of students in The study was divided into three main phases: the experimental group noted that phonetic games preparatory, main, and analytical. made the learning process more interesting and In the preparatory phase, a collection and analysis of comprehensible. scientific literature on the application of phonetic The level of interest in learning the l