Effects of Brain Breaks on University-level English Language Classes by Fatemeh Jahangiri https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr en-us 2024-02-24 13:13:03 UTC 2025-03-23 17:31:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Title fjahangiri43 https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903444784 Examining the Integration of Brain Breaks in University-Level English Language Classrooms: A Mixed-Methods Exploration

]]> 2024-03-03 18:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903444784 Problem fjahangiri43 https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903445300 University-level English language classes lasting 90 minutes, requiring students to navigate complex texts, technical vocabulary, and diverse sentence structures, occasionally proved monotonous for students. They would grow weary around the 50-minute mark, frequently checking the time and struggling to stay focused. To combat this issue, I initiated activities during breaks last year to alleviate their boredom and encourage active participation in the class.

]]> 2024-03-03 18:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903445300 Research Questions fjahangiri43 https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903446156 2024-03-03 18:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903446156 Methodology fjahangiri43 https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903449010 Mixed- Method design allowed triangulation of data. There were 3 strands of data:

Qualitative data:

  • Teachers' observation

  • Semi-structured interviews with focus groups

Quantitative data:

  • Questionnaires

]]> 2024-03-03 18:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903449010 Findings fjahangiri43 https://padlet.com/fjahangiri43/um530y69dpaycnkr/wish/2903451289 The findings indicated that brain breaks generally improved the flow of classes by alleviating students' boredom and fatigue. Students found these breaks enjoyable and fulfilling, with many expressing a preference for incorporating them into other university courses. The teacher's observations supported the positive impact of brain breaks on students' participation in class activities.

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