Before compiling a primary school dictionary

Godec Soršak, Lara (author)

The use of a dictionary stimulates the development of lexical competence; therefore, using a dictionary in class is essential. Secondary school dictionaries of Slovene do not yet exist, but there are a few primary school dictionaries, which are, according to our definition and to the education system in Slovenia, dictionaries for children aged 6–10. They are of a modest size and design; moreover, teachers are not familiar with them and do not use them in class. I have analysed existing Slovene primary school dictionaries and some foreign ones to determine the shortcomings that should be kept in mind and avoided when compiling a quality and modern primary school dictionary of the Slovene language. It is important that such a dictionary to be used in class as early as possible, and regularly. At the same time, society must be made aware that a dictionary is useful in all school subjects, not just in learning native and foreign languages.

• Language: Unknown
• Keywords: osnovna šola
• Work type: Not categorized
• Organization: PEF - Faculty of Education
• Publisher: Helsinki, Suomen kielitieteellinen yhdistys
• Year: 2015
• Number of pages: 161-186
• Numbering: 28
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-80161
• ISSN: 1796-279X
• Publication date in RUL: 29.01.2016

Secondary language

• Language: Unknown
• Keywords: primary school