UTILIZATION OF FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES TO IMPROVE PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS IN BEGINNING CHILDREN

Sabrina Salsabila; Imelda Kurniati Siregar; Tiara Sani Sinaga; Yani Lubis

doi:10.65787/ontologi.v3i2.596

Authors

Sabrina Salsabila Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Imelda Kurniati Siregar Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Tiara Sani Sinaga Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Yani Lubis Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65787/ontologi.v3i2.596

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of free educational websites in improving phonological awareness in young children. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, we analyzed several freely accessible platforms and their use in classroom and home learning settings. Findings show that websites such as Starfall, English Sound, and BBC Learning English contribute positively to children's sound recognition and phoneme segmentation. This study recommends the integration of such tools in the early language curriculum.