CREATING AN EXCITING ENGLISH CLASSROOM FOR YOUNG LEARNERS TO BOOST THEIR LEARNING SPIRIT

Authors

  • Sulistianah UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
  • Siti Farihah Fitri Humairah UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
  • Fitria Nurhasanah UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
  • Siti Kurniasih UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
  • Selnistia Hidayani UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58432/algebra.v5i2.1320

Keywords:

Young Learners;, Motivation;, English Classroom;, Teaching strategies;, Learning Spirit.

Abstract

Creating an engaging English classroom is essential to stimulate motivation and learning enthusiasm among young learners. This study aims to explore how English teachers design exciting and interactive classroom environments, identify the types of activities and strategies that effectively boost learners’ motivation, and uncover challenges teachers face along with their solutions. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study collects data through classroom observations and teacher interviews in early-grade English classes. The findings reveal that teachers use a variety of creative strategies, such as storytelling, games, songs, and visual aids, to capture learners’ interest and sustain engagement. The study also finds that an emotionally supportive classroom climate and meaningful teacher-student interactions significantly contribute to students’ learning spirit. The study concludes that an exciting classroom atmosphere is a motivational tool and a foundational element for effective English learning among young children. This research contributes practical insights for educators to create meaningful and enjoyable English learning experiences that foster lifelong interest in language learning.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Sulistianah, Humairah, . S. F. F., Nurhasanah, F., Kurniasih, S., & Hidayani, S. (2025). CREATING AN EXCITING ENGLISH CLASSROOM FOR YOUNG LEARNERS TO BOOST THEIR LEARNING SPIRIT. Algebra : Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial Dan Sains, 5(2), 296–303. https://doi.org/10.58432/algebra.v5i2.1320