Classroom Interaction

DEFINITION OF CLASSROOM INTERACTION

Classroom interaction as  a two-way process between the participants in the learning process.

Classroom Interaction is a practice that enhances the development of the two very important language skills which are speaking and listening among the learners. This device helps the learner to be competent enough to think critically and share their views among their peers.

Interaction in the classroom is an essential part of teaching learning process. Interaction or human interaction has been defined as a process whereby two or more people engaged in reciprocal actions. This action may be verbal or nonverbal. (Celce-Murcia, 1987).

Allwright and Bailey (1991:25) stated that through classroom interaction, the plan produces outcomes (input, practice opportunities, and receptivity).

Chaudron (1988:10) stated that interaction is viewed as significant because it is argued that only through interaction, the learner can decompose the teaching learning structures and derive meaning from classroom events.

Based on some definitions above, we can conclude that Classroom Interaction is process of communication in form of verbal or nonverbal between students and teacher in the classroom when teaching learning process is happen.


Reference :

Celce, M and Murcia. 2001. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. USA: Heinle & Heinle.

Allwright, D and K. M. Bailey. 1991. Focus on the Language Classroom: An Introduction to Classroom Research for Language Teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.