How can Binaural Beats be used to improve Working Memory in the Additional Language classroom?
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Southall, Henry Michael
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Universitat Ramon Llull. Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l'Educació i de l'Esport Blanquerna
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2023-06Resumen
This study investigates the impact of binaural beats on working memory in the context of
additional language learning. Binaural beats are auditory illusions created by presenting two
slightly different frequencies to each ear. The difference between the two frequencies creates
a third tone, which is perceived as a pulsing sound that can affect brain waves. The difference
between the two frequencies generates a rhythmic pulsation that can be perceived as a beat.
The brain then synchronizes its neural activity with the perceived frequency, leading to
changes in cognitive processes. An increasing number of studies have suggested that binaural
beats can be used to alter or enhance cognitive processes., learners can increase their
attentional resources which can enhance focus and memory. The purpose of this study was to
determine whether binaural beats can enhance student ́s working memory retention in
additional language learning. To achieve this goal, two memory tests were given to a group of
120 students at a private school in Cataluña, Spain. Both memory tests were carried out in the
same format, however the second test also required students to listen to 40Hz binaural beats
through earphones during both the learning and testing phases. The quantitative data analysis
showed that binaural beats had a negative impact on the working memory on most students
who participated in the study. However, there were some positive findings and many students
reported that they would consider using binaural beats as a study tool in the future. This
discrepancy between the negative impact on test scores and the willingness to consider using
binaural beats in the future is an interesting finding that demands a full evaluation of the
procedure used in this study and investigation on how better to use binaural beats in the
additional language classroom of the future.
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Professors d'educació secundària -- Formació -- TFM
Anglès -- Educació secundària obligatòria -- TFM
Memòria -- TFM
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TFM del Màster Universitari en Formació del Professorat d'Educació Secundària Obligatòria i Batxillerat, Formació Professional i Ensenyament d'Idiomes. Especialitat Anglès. Tutoritzat per Carme Flores Muxí
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