Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
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 th...
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Educación INTERACTION/ ENGLISH/ HIGH SCHOOL/ ETHNOGRAFIC/ QUESTION AND ANSWER Marianella Fernández Abarca Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study |
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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. |
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Marianella Fernández Abarca |
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Marianella Fernández Abarca |
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Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study |
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Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study |
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Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study |
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Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study |
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Universidad de Costa Rica |
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2004 |
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http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=44740108 http://biblioteca.clacso.edu.ar/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.cgi?a=d&c=cr/cr-006&d=44740108oai |
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