CLASSROOM DISCOURSE ANALYSIS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ENVIRONMENTS
Keywords:
Classroom discourse analysis, English language teaching, classroom interaction, discourse patterns, communicative competence, teacher talk, learner participation, language acquisition, EFL classrooms, classroom communication.Abstract
Classroom discourse analysis plays a significant role in understanding communication patterns and interaction processes in English language teaching environments. It focuses on how teachers and students use language during classroom interaction and how such communication influences language learning outcomes. In English language classrooms, discourse analysis helps researchers and educators examine teaching methods, participation patterns, questioning techniques, feedback strategies, and learner engagement. This article explores the concept of classroom discourse analysis, its theoretical foundations, major features, and its importance in English language teaching.
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