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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Autor principal: Marianella Fernández Abarca
Formato: Artículo científico
Publicado: Universidad de Costa Rica 2004
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Acceso en línea: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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topic Educación
INTERACTION/ ENGLISH/ HIGH SCHOOL/ ETHNOGRAFIC/ QUESTION AND ANSWER
spellingShingle Educación
INTERACTION/ ENGLISH/ HIGH SCHOOL/ ETHNOGRAFIC/ QUESTION AND ANSWER
Marianella Fernández Abarca
Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
topic_facet Educación
INTERACTION/ ENGLISH/ HIGH SCHOOL/ ETHNOGRAFIC/ QUESTION AND ANSWER
description 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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title Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
title_short Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
title_full Interaction in the English classroom; an exploratory study
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title_sort interaction in the english classroom; an exploratory study
publisher Universidad de Costa Rica
publishDate 2004
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