DIDACTICS OF BODY AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD RELATED TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: COMPARISON BETWEEN ITALY AND BULGARIA

Manuela Valentini, Radeya Gesheva, Ramona Mazzoli

Abstract


The article explores the integration of movement into primary school learning, focusing on its role in enhancing reading comprehension. Questionnaires with Italian and Bulgarian teachers reveal a shared recognition of its importance, with slight cultural differences. Analysis of 24 studies confirms that physical activity positively influences cognitive processes related to text understanding.


Keywords


Motor activity, Physical Activity, Reading Comprehension, Primary School, Inclusive Learning



DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v10i2.1678

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