Teaching English Vocabulary through TPR Method in Virtual Classroom: Students' Perception at Fifth Grade Thai Students

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the students’ perception of teaching English vocabulary toward the Total Physical Response (TPR) method in virtual classrooms. This research used a survey design and Focus Group Discussion. The students have taught the English vocabulary toward the TPR method virtually for about 4 months in the odd semester 2020-2021. The objects of this research were fifth-grade students of Ban Wangmuang School, Loei Thailand. The result showed that the students positively perceived the use of the TPR method in English vocabulary in a virtual class. The Total Physical Response (TPR) method makes the students feel more enjoyable, happy, and active with the various activities which can increase the students’ participation during the virtual class. It could help the students to understand and remember new vocabulary easier.