Integrating English with total physical response for pre-schoolers’ cognitive development

Govindan Nair Krishnavani Anmal, Nachiappan Suppiah, Wong Kung Teck,

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Type :	article
Subject :	LB Theory and practice of education
ISSN :	2232-0458
Main Author :	Govindan Nair Krishnavani Anmal, Nachiappan Suppiah, Wong Kung Teck,
Title :	Integrating English with total physical response for pre-schoolers’ cognitive development

Place of Production :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Year of Publication :	2017

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This study explores the integration of English with Total Physical Response (TPR) for pre-schoolers’ cognitive development. Research was built upon, review of cognitive developmental theorists, stakeholders, teachers’ feedback and experience. Five TPR related lesson plans are specially created and vetted by experts in order to collect data related to young learners' cognitive development with the integration of English with TPR. This study employs a naturalistic observational methodology. The researchers conducted observation, attentive listening and tool field notes concurrently. A structured reflective note from the researchers is also used for analyses. The observation procedure seeks to record descriptive details about cognitive processes, ambience, and social activities among preschoolers. The findings indicate that there is improvement in language progressions, observable cognitive output with the ability to think, questioning skill, justifying thoughts and opinions and higher interest in learning through TPR. Therefore it is concluded that by integrating English with TPR, pre-school educators can maximize the output of their teaching.

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