Language Learning in Preparatory Classes in the Romanian Educational System

Abstract

Abstract The democratization of the Romanian society and the Romania's integration in Europe have led to major changes in the Romanian educational system. Romania adheres to the European educational organization, and consequently, starting with the school year 2012-2013, the preparatory class will be introduced to the primary level of education. In order to promote the national policies in line with the European guidelines, at the level of the development of language skills, we consider it is imperative to find in the curriculum for the preparatory class, the study of international languages with the status of obligation. This study concentrates on the analysis of the European reference documents regarding early language learning, the emphasizing of the importance of language learning for children of school age (six years old), and the developing of the implementation recommendations, at the preparatory class level, of a curriculum for language learning, respecting children's psycho-pedagogical features and in agreement with the European policies. The application of the new curriculum for foreign languages will produce changes in the fundamental activity of the students, leading to the development of cognitive, linguistic, creative skills, it will also lead to qualitative changes on the system of relationships and the social integration of children, leading to the formation of a free, creative, responsible personality, connected to the national and European values.