CLASSROOM INTERACTION

ENGLISH METHODOLOGY

SECOND TERM

CHULDE CABRERA SANDRA

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Interaction: The act or process of interactingClassroom Interaction: It describe the form and content of

behavior or social interaction most known as classroom behavior.

In the classroom are using different methods because of different group of students.

Most common are:

Communicative Language Learning (CLL)Grammar-translation methodTeacher English through the student’s native language

Students need input from a source who knows the target language

both vocabulary and grammar are important tools for language learners

create motivation in the form of interactive games or activities

Teacher-centered activity The teacher controls the group (consist

of lecturing, explaining a new grammar concept on the board)

Mixing up the types of classroom interaction

Help students stay attentive and interested

Students- students interaction

Teacher- students interaction

feedback

In a classroom interaction, students communicates with one another to construct their knowledge.

Discuss ideas in class, share information

In an slow classroom interaction:Student focuses in lecture, and present a

minimal text.

Teacher give opportunity to listen to all students giving their ideas and acquiring more

Can evaluate and notice who talks and who need more support.

Teacher’s role

The class

Classroom organization

Give students tools:

help to build classroom community For a brainstorming Provide feedback about their

opinions, goals, or learning collaboratively

Let them learn content at their own pace

Provide opportunities for students to work in group

Encourages students to work together as a class to contribute in an open-ended problem

How teacher help children to develop skills:Behavior managementTeachers monitor, prevent, and redirect misbehavior ProductivityClassroom runs in routine, students understanding, degree of activities provided Instructional learningHow teachers engage students in activities.

To improve, students must get feedback and correction

Could be get by orally or writing giving feedback, always bear in mind

the cultural context

Classroom Interaction is not the traditional classroom. As its name says it has more interaction between students, teachers, and material. It considers the type of classroom interaction that will be most beneficial for the particular lesson. In this case, it use different methods to teach and considerate the knowledge.