o:3062 Integrativni pristup u nastavi srpskog jezika u mlađim razredima osnovne škole The integrative approach in serbian language teaching the junior grades of primary school : doctoral dissertation sr This paper investigates the potential of an integrative approach inteaching Serbian language to learners in lower grades of primaryschool. The aim is to determine its impact on acquired knowledgequality and retention.The theoretical framework of this study explores the concepts ofteaching, integrative teaching, and the application of the integrativeapproach in teaching Serbian. The conceptual definition segmentfocuses on the concept and importance of teaching, its development,and types of teaching. The origin and characteristics of integrativeteaching were investigated, pointing to its opportunities in teachingthe mother tongue, supported by specific examples. An analysis ofteaching programs for lower grades of primary school revealednumerous integration opportunities for the Serbian language and othersubjects. To evaluate the effectiveness of the integrative approach, anexperimental study was conducted in two primary schools inObrenovac (Primary School "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" and PrimarySchool "Posavski Partizani") involving 171 fourth-grade studentsduring the school year 2020/2021. Additionally, questionnaires wereadministered to teachers and students to gather their perspectives onthe integrative approach.The analysis of the teaching programs showed that there are manyopportunities to connect the Serbian language curriculum with othersubjects. The results of our experiment indicate that students wholearned Serbian using an integrated approach performed better interms of knowledge quality and retention than those who learnedusing the traditional method. Additionally, both teachers and studentshad positive opinions about the integrated approach, highlighting itsbenefits, such as increased motivation, independence, and studentengagement. Biografija: list 458.Bibliografija: list. 250-276. Datum odbrane: 14.07.2025. Classroom teaching methodology 91552100 179346185 91552101 8799 2026-01-09T10:29:23.053Z 45 no 46 Milica, 1964- Petrić 26734695 2024 63 mentor Mirjana, 1973- Stakić 9365351 2024 63 član komisije Dragana, 1966- Stanojević 9500007 2024 63 član komisije Ivana, 1982- Tasić Mitić 75537929 2024 63 član komisije Tatjana, 1974- Milosavljević-Đukić 23076455 2024 63 član komisije Snežana, 1987- Perišić 26668903 2024 458 lista 5826402 http://phaidrani.ni.ac.rs/o:3062 no yes 12 2026-01-09T10:29:23.320Z 70 srpski jezik, metodika nastave srpskog jezika, integrativnipristup, integrativna nastava, znanja, učenici, učitelj Serbian language, methodology of Serbian language teaching,integrative approach, integrative teaching, knowledge, students,teacher 371.3:811.163.41]:373.32(043.3) S270 1738 18A13 18A1306 2024