Promoting language development in physically disabled adults through sports: The content and language integrated learning method

Frontiers in Psychology

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Hasan Bekirogulları¹  Nazım Burgul¹  Emete Yagcı¹ 

[1] Department of Physical Education, Near East University

关键词: Psychology of Education;    Motivation;    language learning;    Affective Factors Psychology of education;    Affective factors;    CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2022.969877

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This study reports on the outcomes of a qualitative study which explores the perceptions of ten wheelchair basketball players of the implementation of a CLIL program. The participants were all members of the official wheelchair basketball team of the Sports Federation for the Disabled in north Cyprus. They were all young adults (18-35 year olds) and their level of English language proficiency ranged from elementary to beginner. After a four-month CLIL intervention period, the data were elicited through individual interviews from the participants. A qualitative analysis of the textual data revealed the themes as improved self-image, high motivation, developed social skills and better speaking skills in the target language. The results have a few practical implications for English as a foreign language teachers, sports coaches and local disability committees.

【 授权许可】

CC BY