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Swedish toddlers' learning English through digital tablets: From a parental perspective
Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication.
2023 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This study aims to explore the attitudes and practices of Swedish parents regarding the use of digital tablets for their toddlers' English language acquisition. The study focuses on the perceptions of parents regarding the role of tablets in supporting or hindering the development of English language skills in English language learners during early childhood. A qualitative research design was adopted, employing a thematic analysis approach to analyze the data collected from semi-structured interviews with six participating parents. The interviews aimed to investigate the ways in which parents perceive the impact of tablet usage on their children's English language learning. The study revealed that parents generally viewed the use of digital tablets as a positive tool for supporting their children's English language learning. The tablets facilitated early exposure to a foreign language and sparked their child's interest in language learning. However, concerns about potential drawbacks such as excessive screen time were also expressed. Parents reported various strategies and techniques to support their children's language learning, including parental controls, child-friendly language learning apps, and active participation in tablet-based activities. Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of research on technology use in early childhood education and provides valuable insights into the experiences and perceptions of Swedish parents regarding their toddlers' English language learning through digital tablets.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 33
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LÄRARUTBILDNINGEN
Keywords [en]
Toddlers, Sweden, English language learning, digital tablets, parental perceptions, semi-structured interviews, qualitative study
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Humanities and the Arts
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-63507OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-63507DiVA, id: diva2:1772821
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English
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Available from: 2023-06-27 Created: 2023-06-21 Last updated: 2023-06-27Bibliographically approved

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