BILDERBÜCHER ALS ALTERNATIVE ZU DEN LEHRWERKEN IM DAF-UNTERRICHT FÜR JUNGE LERNENDE
PICTURE BOOKS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TEXTBOOKS IN GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

Summary/Abstract: This article offers a proposal for the integration of picture books in German as a foreign language (GFL) lessons for younger learners as an alternative to conventional textbooks. Firstly, the special characteristics of picture books are discussed. Then their didactic and pedagogical advantages as well as the possible challenges in the context of foreign language teaching are discussed. Picture books are recognised as effective tools in language teaching, allowing young learners to explore authentic texts, interact with different challenges and deepen their knowledge of the world. They enable learners to familiarise themselves with the target language, immerse themselves in imaginary worlds, develop problem-solving skills and reflect on their own feelings and experiences. As picture books contain both text and visual elements, students can rely on the illustrations if they have difficulties understanding the language, which often makes it easier or even possible to understand the language. Finally, a suggestion for the didactic use of the picture book böse by Lorenz Pauli and Kathrin Schärer (2016) in GFL lessons for younger learners is presented.

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