Author(s): Andrea PUSKÁS, Erika BERTÓK

Title: PRIMARY TEACHER’S VIEWS ON INCORPORATING MOVEMENT IN THE EFL CLASSROOM

Source: P. Baka, A. Mészáros, Sz. Simon, A. Litovkina (eds.): 16th International Conference of J. Selye University. Language and Literacy Sections. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-508-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/5086.2025.171

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2025, 171-180

Published on-line: 2025

Language: en

Abstract:
The most recent findings of neuroscientific research suggest that learning is more efficient when there is a connection between the body, emotions and the mind. The paper investigates the role of physical movement in the English as a foreign language classroom in the higher level of primary school in Slovakia in schools with Hungarian language of instruction. The main aim is to find out EFL teachers’ opinions on the incorporation of movement in EFL classes, especially when it comes to improving speaking skills. The main focus is on the application of drama techniques and the Total Physical Response method. The paper presents the findings of interviews conducted with EFL teachers and highlights the most significant views and practices revealed during these interviews

Keywords: physical movement, teaching EFL, improving speaking skills, drama techniques, TPR

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