Youtube Kids Channels in Developing Young Children’s Communication Skills in English: Parents’ Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors

Abstract

The current trend towards the use of technologies for learning focuses on the web 2.0 associated applications, which encourage young children to social interaction, as well as to creating and sharing information. Actually, the profusion and easy access to tools and channels for video production and sharing, such as YouTube Kids Channel, emerge as an example of such applications. However, YouTube Kids Channel gives many channels to be selected by the parents. Based on the questionnaires of parents’ belief, attitudes, and behaviors towards YouTube Kids Channel, it is known that the selected channel can improved young children’s communication skills, particularly in enriching their vocabulary in English. YouTube is believed as an effective media that can improve young children’s communication skill, in spite of the controlling of parents. Effective communication is essential for young children’s academic and social competence. During the preschool years, children acquire the language and communication skills necessary to express their needs, thoughts, and feelings in social interactions, and they learn to respond appropriately to others. Through effective communication, they also learn to be socially competent individuals, building respectful, positive interactions and relationships with others. This allows children to learn about themselves, others, and the world.

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