DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES TO PREPARE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
Keywords:
English language education, primary school students, second language acquisition, international assessments, communicative language teaching, CLIL, formative assessment, digital learning, teacher training, parental involvement.Abstract
The globalization of education and the increasing role of English as an
international language necessitate the development of scientifically grounded language
courses for primary school students. This study explores the principles and methodologies
essential for designing English language courses that effectively prepare young learners for
participation in international quality assessment programs such as PIRLS, TOEFL Primary,
and Cambridge English Young Learners. Drawing upon theories of second language
acquisition (SLA), cognitive development, and communicative language teaching (CLT),
the research emphasizes the importance of integrating Content and Language Integrated
Learning (CLIL), digital tools, and multimodal teaching strategies. The study highlights the
role of formative and summative assessments aligned with the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and underscores the necessity of teacher
training and parental involvement in optimizing language learning outcomes. The findings
suggest that a structured, research-based approach to English language instruction enhances
students‟ linguistic proficiency, test readiness, and long-term academic success. Future
research should focus on longitudinal studies to assess the sustained impact of these
instructional methods.
