Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study

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Main Author: Marianella Fernández Abarca
Format: Artículo científico
Language:en
Published: Universidad de Costa Rica 2004
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contents Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study Marianella Fernández Abarca Educación ENGLISH INTERACTION HIGH SCHOOL ETHNOGRAFIC QUESTION AND ANSWER The main purpose of this article is to describe the interaction process that took place in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom at a public high school in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. This article examines some theoretical background knowledge in regards to the interaction in the language classroom. The ethnographic method, which belongs to the qualitative paradigm, was used to conduct this study. Some of the techniques and the instruments used were the non-participant observations, the use of a questionnaire, interviews, and personal diaries. Triangulation was applied in order to make valid the interpretation, results, and recommendations. The study determined that the teacher- student interaction and student-student interaction is based on a question and answer pattern. The teacher regulates and limits students` participation through the use of different activities which do not stimulate meaningful learning. Students interact among themselves by using Spanish. The study also suggests to varying the classroom activities to enhance students` learning. 2004 artículo científico 1409-4703 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=44740108 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=447 Revista Electrónica "Actualidades Investigativas en Educación" application/pdf Universidad de Costa Rica Revista Electrónica "Actualidades Investigativas en Educación" (Costa Rica) Num.1 Vol.4
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spellingShingle Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
Marianella Fernández Abarca
Educación
ENGLISH
INTERACTION
HIGH SCHOOL
ETHNOGRAFIC
QUESTION AND ANSWER
Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study Marianella Fernández Abarca Educación ENGLISH INTERACTION HIGH SCHOOL ETHNOGRAFIC QUESTION AND ANSWER The main purpose of this article is to describe the interaction process that took place in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom at a public high school in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. This article examines some theoretical background knowledge in regards to the interaction in the language classroom. The ethnographic method, which belongs to the qualitative paradigm, was used to conduct this study. Some of the techniques and the instruments used were the non-participant observations, the use of a questionnaire, interviews, and personal diaries. Triangulation was applied in order to make valid the interpretation, results, and recommendations. The study determined that the teacher- student interaction and student-student interaction is based on a question and answer pattern. The teacher regulates and limits students` participation through the use of different activities which do not stimulate meaningful learning. Students interact among themselves by using Spanish. The study also suggests to varying the classroom activities to enhance students` learning. 2004 artículo científico 1409-4703 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=44740108 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=447 Revista Electrónica "Actualidades Investigativas en Educación" application/pdf Universidad de Costa Rica Revista Electrónica "Actualidades Investigativas en Educación" (Costa Rica) Num.1 Vol.4
title Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
topic Educación
ENGLISH
INTERACTION
HIGH SCHOOL
ETHNOGRAFIC
QUESTION AND ANSWER
url https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=44740108