The importance of fun in the EAP classroom

Coryat, Amy

Abstract

Research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that when a student enjoys learning, there is greater affective engagement and more learning because ‘joy and comfort aid effective information processing and long-term memory’ (Willis, 2007). The idea of using fun learning activities in any classroom, therefore, seems logical. So why should EAP be different?

This talk aimed to inspire delegates to think about how EAP is taught and consider bringing more fun into the EAP classroom.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: IATEFL 2021
• Start Date: Jun 19, 2021
• End Date: Jun 21, 2021
• Acceptance Date: Jan 3, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Mar 1, 2022
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2022
• Deposit Date: May 28, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 31, 2024
• Pages: 98-100
• Book Title: IATEFL 2021 Virtual Conference: Conference Selections
• ISBN: 9781912588381
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12012771