THE SUBJECT AND TASKS OF THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING THE NATIVE LANGUAGE IN PRIMARY GRADES

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The subject of the methodology of teaching the native language in primary grades is theways and means of teaching Uzbek to students. Keywords: methodology, grammar, speech development methodology, word formation, reading methodology, handwriting The subject of the methodology of teaching the native language in primary grades is the study of ways and means of teaching Uzbek to students, mastering the native language, i.e., acquiring speech, reading and writing skills, as well as grammar and orthography. The term "method" comes from the Greek word "metodos", meaning "way of knowing and researching," "theory," or "doctrine." Methodology ("methodike") is the totality of methods, ways, and principles for performing a specific task, or the doctrine of teaching methods. It determines the goals and content of teaching the native language based on educational and instructional tasks set by the school, examines the teaching-learning process, and establishes a scientifically grounded system of teaching methods. The methodology of teaching the native language in primary grades studies thefollowing aspects:Determining the objectives and content of teaching. It answers thequestion, "What should be taught?" by defining the curriculum and educational content of the native language course in primary grades, developing and improving textbooks and manuals, and continuously monitoring their effectiveness.Developing teaching methods, principles, techniques, lesson types, and practical student activities. It answers the question, "How should teaching be conducted?" by designing a systematic approach to exercises and written assignments.Establishing the most effective conditions for teaching the native language. It answers the question, "Why should it be taught in this way?" by selecting and justifying the best materials and methods and verifying their effectiveness through experimental research.The methodology of teaching the native language in primary grades serves as the foundation for teaching the native language in higher grades, adapting its principles to the needs of young learners. It has its unique characteristics, encompassing not only grammar, orthography, and speech development but also literacy training and both in-class and extracurricular reading methodologies.Tasks of the Methodology of Teaching the Native Language in Primary Grades Based on the above, the methodology of teaching the native language in primary grades has the following objectives:Defining and justifying the content, scope, and existing structure of the native language course, including literacy training, reading, grammar, orthography, and speech development.Studying the process of developing students’ knowledge and skills in reading and writing, analyzing difficulties they encounter, diagnosing errors, and designing strategies to prevent andcorrect them.Developing methods and tools that help students thoroughly understand and retain the material, apply their knowledge in practice, and foster cognitive skills such as attention, memory, logical thinking, and creativity.Implementing the educational objectives set page1741 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai by schools in connection with native language teaching, promoting students’ moral and aesthetic values.The methodology of teaching the native language also relies onpsychology and pedagogy. Pedagogical sciences assist in solving methodological problems, making psychology and pedagogy the methodological foundation of this discipline. To achieve its objectives, the methodology of teaching thenative language employs thefollowing research methods: 1.Generalizingtheexperience ofadvanced teachers. 2.Studying traditional and modern approaches inthefield. 3.Evaluating theeffectiveness ofdifferent teaching methods and tools. 4.Observing students’reading, writing, independent, andcreative activities. 5.Analyzing students' creativework through oral retelling and written exercises. These research methods play a crucial role in the continuous development of this discipline in accordance with modern educational requirements.