TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE ( TPR)METHOD IN IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY ACQUISITION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPILS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15505043
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Total Physical Response ,vocabulary acquisition ,language learning, young learners ,movement-based learning,language pedagogy,elementary school pupils.Annotasiya
This article investigates the efficacy of the Total Physical Response (TPR) approach in boosting English vocabulary acquisition among elementary school students. The introduction outlines TPR’s theoretical underpinnings, initially developed by James Asher, and highlights its significance in early language education by decreasing anxiety and fostering kinesthetic involvement. The main body analyzes how TPR is utilized in vocabulary teaching, incorporating expert views from scholars such as Larsen-Freeman, Nation, Celik, and Mayer. A real-world study conducted by Retnoningsih et al. (2018) is examined to provide empiricaAl support, demonstrating considerable vocabulary enhancement among students who were taught using TPR. This section also addresses the benefits of TPR—like heightened motivation and improved retention—while discussing its drawbacks in teaching abstract vocabulary and challenges in classroom management. The conclusion reaffirms the article’s central thesis that TPR is an efficient and practical method for young learners when applied judiciously. Overall, the article offers valuable perspectives on language teaching and advocates for the inclusion of movement-oriented learning techniques in early English education.
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