Implementing embodied learning method in an EFL class to engage students within the learning process

Abstract

This study was focused on demonstrating that, implementing embodied learning method in an EFL class, engage students within the learning process, in order to get this aim, a descriptive and bibliographic study was done, which helped the researcher to examine and synthesize all data related to embodied learning, to present the most relevant information about this approach, after having read all the information the researcher ratify that implementing embodied learning help students to engage in the learning process, different studies have been carried out and in all of these studies, this approach has had a positive effect, such as students’ academic and emotional performance is increased, students retention and acquiring new expressions or word is greater than before. The Traditional method has not had a big impact on acquiring a second language, that is why innovative and sophisticated methods need to be implemented in an EFL class, embodied learning method is one approach that can allow teachers to become their classes interactive. Integrating mind, heart and body play an important role in the learning process, all of these aspects should work as a whole, and that is the challenge that teachers should overcome, but in this study, you can find a clear view of how to integrate body and mind, in order to engage students in learning. To conclude, the study demonstrates that, implementing embodied learning in an EFL class engages students within the learning process, the information is clear, and it has illustrations to facilitate the understanding of this approach.