Classroom Interaction
What's classroom interaction?
A dynamic exchange of ideas, information, and feedback in a classroom.
Techniques and skills that language learners use to convey meaning, overcome language barriers, and express themselves.
Communication strategies
Type of activity that encourages students to share and talk about a specific topic with the class.
Debates and discussions
These elements are part of a successful SLA.
1. Enough Input
2. Internal Processing
3. Output / Interaction
Students feel less anxious when using these strategies
Indirect strategies
In this type of classroom interaction, there is:
Teacher-student interaction
It's used by learners or the teacher to express that something was not fully understood.
Clarification Request
Is the size and layout of classrooms an obstacle or a factor?
Factor
Complete the following statement:
In weak forms of interaction, students are commonly _______.
Passive
In this strategy, the use of the hands can help students to locate their errors.
Elicitation
Communication and engagement initiated by students...
Student-teacher interaction
Teacher: Do you have any questions about what we covered?
This is an example of...
Comprehension checks
Teachers must encourage participation by creating a safe and supportive environment in case of ________
Shyness or lack of confidence
Who stated the Interaction Hypothesis? Say the full name
Michael Hugh Long
In this strategy, the teacher waits until a later point in the lesson to address the mistake or error.
Metalinguistic feedback
This type of interaction has these advantages:
Student-student interaction
Paraphrasing and Backchanneling are examples of...
Negotiation of meaning
This word refers to social interaction in students from different contexts, who are aware of their cultural background.
Inclusivity
It's one of the three Interactional Activities where learners also develop cognitive skills
Interaction as an Ideational Activity