The importance of physical movement in EFL coursebooks for young learners: A comparative analysis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of the paper is the analysis and comparison of two selected English as a foreign language coursebooks, namely English World Pupil's Book by Mary Bowen and Liz Hocking and Family and Friends Classbook 1 (Second edition) by Naomi Simmons.First, the importance of physical movement for young learners in EFL classrooms is examined focusing mainly on the perspective of teachers and learners.Perspectives and methods of researchers are presented and discussed.Then, the correct selection and the criteria of selecting coursebooks are investigated.The paper presents the results of a a comparative analysis of the two selected coursebooks, which is based on the investigation of the opportunities provided for physical movement and the incorporation and implementation of physical movement by the selected coursebooks.
Source: Eruditio-Educatio
Author: Erika Bertók
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4400560697