TITLE:
A Practical Study on the Integration of English Vocabulary Acquisition and Physical Education Curriculum on the Motivation of Second Language Learners
AUTHORS:
Qingwan Sun, Qiangyue Zhang, Sitong Pan, Chi Wang, Hailin Yang, Hong Hong
KEYWORDS:
English Vocabulary Acquisition, Physical Education Curriculum, Second Language Learning, Motivation
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.15 No.6,
June
7,
2024
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to analyze the practical study of English vocabulary acquisition and physical education curriculum on the learning motivation of second language children, with a special focus on the motivation of vocabulary acquisition learners. By combining physical education and English, the applicability of this approach in Chinese primary school environments is investigated. A 15-week intervention was conducted on children aged 6 - 7, with samples from schools in Beijing, China. Compare and analyze the experimental results of pre-test and post test on participants separately (n = 73). Conclusion: Classroom-based physical activities have a positive impact on vocabulary learning and motivation among children aged 6 - 7 in China. English vocabulary acquisition and physical education courses can become effective resources to promote the learning motivation of second language children.