Activity in the Classroom Interaction
These are the most frequent ways of
organizing classroom interaction, depending on who communicates with whom:
a)
Teacher – learners
Interaction (teacher –
learners) is established when a teacher talks to the whole class at the same
time. He takes the role of a leader or controller and decides about the type
and process of the activity. The primary function ofsuch interaction is controlled
practising of certain language structures or vocabulary. Mostly, they are in
the form of repeating structures after the teacher (the model). This type of
practiceis also referred to as ‘a drill’.
b)
Teacher – learner
The second arrangement
is conducted when the teacher refers to the whole class, but expects only one
student to answer. It is often used for evaluation of individual students. This
arrangement can also be used for an informal conversation at the beginning of
the lesson or for leading students into a less guided activity.
c)
Learner – learner
The third type of
interaction is called ‘pair work’.Students get an assignment, which they have
to finish in pairs. The teacher holds the role of a consultant or adviser,
helping when necessary. After the activity, he puts the pairs into a whole
group and each pair reports on their work.
d) Learners
– learners
The last type of
classroom interaction is called ‘group work’. As with pair work, the teacher’s
function here is that of a consultant and individual groups report on their
work as a follow-up activity.
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