The natural approach combined with the total physical response method to enhance English listening ability of primary students

Authors

  • Sermsak Srasri Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
  • Saiphin Siharak Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
  • Watcharaporn Khuanwang Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Keywords:

Learning based on the naturalistic approach, gestural response, English language teaching, English listening comprehension, primary school students

Abstract

Most primary school students lack confidence and have limited comprehension in English listening during classroom learning. This motivated the researcher to conduct this study. This research was aimed to: 1) compare the English listening ability of grade 3 primary students before and after implementing the Natural Approach combined with the Total Physical Response, and 2) compare the English listening ability between students who received the Natural Approach combined with the Total Physical Response Learning Management and those who received traditional language learning Management. This quasi-experimental research involved 68 grade 3 students from schools under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, divided into an experimental group (34 students) and a control group (34 students). Data were analyzed using t-test statistics.

            The research findings revealed that:

  1. students who received the Natural Approach combined with Total Physical Response Learning Management demonstrated significantly higher post-test scores ( = 16.38, SD = 4.00) compared to pre-test scores ( = 10.65, SD = 4.08), at the .05 level of statistical significance (t = 13.11, p < .05), and 2) students who received the Natural Approach combined with Total Physical Response Learning Management exhibited significantly higher post-instruction English listening ability scores ( = 16.38, SD = 4.00) than students who received the traditional language learning Management  ( = 11.06, SD = 4.08), at the .05 level of statistical significance (t = 5.43, p < .05).

Therefore, the Natural Approach learning management, combined with the Total Physical Response, can effectively enhance the English listening ability of Grade 3 primary students.

 

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12/25/2025

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Srasri, S. ., Siharak, S. ., & Khuanwang, W. . (2025). The natural approach combined with the total physical response method to enhance English listening ability of primary students. EDUCATION JOURNAL OF NAKHONRATCHASIMA COLLEGE, 4(2), 121–133. retrieved from https://so08.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/edunmcj/article/view/5786