An observation of classroom interaction at grade english

Abstract

This thesis entitled An Observation of Classroom Interaction at Grade Eight was carried out to find out some of the basic features of classroom interaction. The main objective of the study was to find out the existing situation of classroom interaction at Grade 8 English classes in terms of teachers and students questioning, group work, pair work, classroom environment and teachers and students questioning, teachers’ behaviours, recognition and encouragement and teacher's presentation. To complete this research survey research design was followed. The researcher visited six basic schools of Jantedhunga Rural Municipality of Khaotang District and observed eighteen classes (three classes of each teacher). He observed three classes of each of the six teachers. While observing, he recorded classes, filled up checklist and took notes. After analyzing the data, it was found that 83 percent teachers asked questions. In the same way 66.66 classes were conducted using group/pair works technique. It was also found that 80 percent classroom environment was good and facilitative to learning. Similarly, it was found that 85 classes were students-centered, among them 90 percent of them discussed with their students, 25 percent of them used demonstration technique and 80 percent of them engaged in asking questions. On the other hand, it was also found classroom interactions were initiated by the teachers. However, classroom interaction was natural and enthusiast and based on creative and group learning. Most of the classes were conducted with group or pair work. It was found that almost all the classroom environment was good and facilitative for learning. Moreover This research study consists of five chapters: introduction, review of related literature, methodology, results and discussions and findings and recommendations. The first chapter introduction contains general background, statement of the problem, rationale of the study, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study and delimitations of the study. Similarly, second chapter deals with review of the related literature, implication of the reviewed literature and conceptual framework. Chapter three methods and procedures of the study consists of design of the study, sources of data, population of the study, sampling procedures, data collection tools and procedures, process of data collection and data analysis and interpretations. Chapter four is based on results and discussions of the data. Finally, fifth chapter consists of findings and recommendations of the study. References and appendices are presented at the end of this chapter.