Using Body- Kinaesthetic Activities in the Reading Classroom

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the reactions of a group studying English towards the application of activities involving kinaesthetics in reading classes. This proposal is based on the belief that the use of such activities will involve more action in the reading classes and consequently motivate the group of students. In this way, the issue of promoting the learning process by involving more action in the reading classes will be developed by focusing on the aspect of motivation (Gardner & Lambert, 1972; Lightbown & Spada, 2000) and on the development of multiple intelligences (Gardner, 1993). The results indicate that the group investigated presented a positive reaction to the activities proposed.