Teaching Slovak in Hungarian-language primary schools in Slovakia

Abstract The modernisation of the Slovak language and Slovak literature teaching is driven by several political, social, and linguistic demands to enhance the quality of teaching the Slovak language as a second language. This paper aims to analyse the importance of further developing educators' competencies and the necessity of implementing student-centred learning in the educational system. The paper concentrates on the practical utilisation of language, the advancement of students' creative and intellectual capabilities, and the appreciation of Slovak cultural values. The study analyses the importance of developing educators' competencies and implementing student-centred learning. Key focus areas include supporting individualised learning, creating inclusive classroom environments, and integrating interactive teaching materials and digital resources. Additionally, the study reviews existing research on the quality of Slovak language teaching in Hungarian-language schools, highlighting the necessity of enhancing teachers' digital competencies to innovate educational programmes.