Learning to Read and the Oldest Croatian Primers Cover Image

Učenje čitanja po najstarijim hrvatskim početnicama
Learning to Read and the Oldest Croatian Primers

Author(s): Jelena Vignjević, Vladimira Velički
Subject(s): Language acquisition, South Slavic Languages, History of Education, 16th Century, Pedagogy
Published by: Slavistički komitet BiH
Keywords: methodology of literacy; Croatian primers; Tabla za dicu;

Summary/Abstract: The oldest Croatian primers from 16th century can show us the historical methodology of literacy, methodology of reading and learning. They are the source for historical literacy methodology and didactic approaches on learning in general. Using examples of the primerTabla za dicu (1561) this article presents the review of historical methodology of literacy, memorization, learning, and learning to read. Tabla za dicu provides an excellent insight into the ancient pedagogical and educational culture, which can help in understanding the continuity of Croatian literacy.

  • Issue Year: II/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 559-567
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Croatian