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Toumpaniari, K., Loyens, S., Mavilidi, M.-F., & Paas, F. (2015). Preschool Children’s Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning by Embodying Words through Physical Activity and Gesturing. Educational Psychology Review, 27, 445-456.
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• 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.