Using the Whole Brain Teaching Method to Develop 2nd Graders' EFL Vocabulary Learning and EFL Classroom Engagement

The current study aims to investigate the effect of using the whole-brain teaching method on developing the 2nd-grade primary school pupils' vocabulary learning, and EFL classroom engagement. For this purpose, the quasi-experimental research methodology was utilized. Sixty pupils from Taha Hussien Primary School, EL-Minia Governorate were randomly selected and divided into two groups: the treatment group (n=30) that was taught using the WBT program and the non-treatment group (n=30) that was taught by the regular teaching methods. For data collection, the vocabulary learning test and the classroom engagement scale were administered to the study sample. Using suitable statistical methods, findings indicated the effectiveness of the proposed program using the WBT. There were statistically significant differences between the means of the scores of the treatment and non-treatment groups in the post-application of the vocabulary learning test and classroom engagement scale in favor of the treatment group due to the utilization of the WBT program. Considering the research findings, the study concluded by presenting recommendations and further future research suggestions.