A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES

Wuri Astuti, Evania Yafie

Abstract


Early childhood language development is crucial for cognitive growth, social interaction, and academic success, necessitating evidence-based instructional strategies. While various pedagogical approaches, such as storytelling, play-based learning, dialogic reading, and gamified instruction, have been widely applied, their relative effectiveness remains unclear. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using the PRISMA 2020 framework to analyze the most effective strategies for enhancing speaking skills, vocabulary acquisition, literacy comprehension, and sentence structure in early childhood education. A total of 134 peer-reviewed articles were initially retrieved from ERIC, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Google Scholar, and Taylor & Francis Online, with 17 high-quality studies selected based on methodological rigor and empirical validation. Findings indicate that storytelling effectively enhances oral language and vocabulary retention, while play-based learning significantly improves literacy and social communication. Dialogic reading strengthens comprehension, sentence formation, and engagement, whereas gamified instruction increases motivation and attention. Technology-enhanced instruction, such as digital storytelling and interactive apps, can supplement traditional methods, contingent on teacher facilitation and resource availability. The study highlights the need for hybrid instructional models integrating traditional and digital methods to optimize engagement and learning outcomes. This research provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers in designing effective language acquisition frameworks for diverse learners. Future studies should explore longitudinal impacts and the role of adaptive digital tools in early language education. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating multiple instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, inform curriculum development, and enhance the effectiveness of early childhood language programs.

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Early Childhood Language Development; Learning Strategy.

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