A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TEACHING METHOD EFFECTIVENESS ACROSS AGE GROUPS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Second Language Acquisition (SLA), age factor in language learning, teaching methodology, communicative competence, game-based learning, adaptive learning, learner engagement, cognitive compatibility, interaction-based learning, pedagogical modeling, AGE-MATCH frameworkAnnotatsiya
This study examines the impact of age on the effectiveness of teaching methods in foreign language education within the field of Second Language Acquisition. While previous research identifies age-related differences in learning, it often lacks practical frameworks for instructional design. To address this gap, the study proposes the AGE-MATCH model, a data-informed pedagogical framework aligning teaching methods with age-specific cognitive and interactional characteristics.
Using a modeled dataset (N = 90), the study evaluates four instructional methods—game-based learning, role-play, group work, and discussion—across three age groups. The findings indicate that game-based methods maximize engagement among young learners (92%), while interaction-driven approaches enhance communicative competence among adults (up to 92). Adolescents benefit from hybrid strategies.
The results suggest that age functions as a moderating variable in instructional effectiveness. The proposed model provides a foundation for adaptive teaching and future empirical validation.
