The article explores teaching tools and certain aspects of teaching the Ukrainian language in primary grades, focusing on the instruction in the language of indigenous peoples/national minorities in general secondary education institutions in Ukraine and abroad. It presents the experiences of teachers, methodologists, authors of educational and methodological materials, and contemporary domestic and foreign scholars, based on a comparative analysis. Current trends in publishing textbooks and teaching aids are examined. The article highlights the experiences of Ukrainian and foreign educators regarding the relevance of educational support and the potential for engaging each child in meaningful individual and socially significant educational, research, and inquiry activities. It is determined that in textbooks and aids for the Ukrainian language and reading for grades 1-4, a concept has been pre-planned that considers the specifics of all sections and topics of the language and reading curriculum. The article proves that independent work effectively integrates the content of the studied material from language and literature, allowing for quick comprehension of the textbook, section, or topic, as well as enabling students to read and provide correct answers, with appropriate recommendations formulated. It is noted that modern realities require working with digital textbooks, necessitating additional teacher training to utilize them effectively. The article identifies the problems and prospects for further research, which include the development of digital skills for students and teachers, the need for educational institutions to be equipped with digital devices, and the formation of motivation among students, teachers, and parents for learning the Ukrainian language both in Ukraine and abroad.
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