Promoting learning through interaction: examples from the English language classroom
Date
2015
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Publisher
U.P.
Abstract
Classroom interaction is helpful for language learning. Every learner is expected to develop competence in
English language learning, in order to function effectively in the multilingual Nigerian setting. English as the
official language in Nigeria occupies an important position. Considering the importance, role and functions of
English in Nigeria the primary goal of the English language curriculum is that learners should acquire
communicative competence in English. From our observation we found that learners learn more
comprehensively through classroom interaction. This research also discovered that applying the basic principles
of interactive language teaching can promote learners initiative and autonomy, which in turn begets linguistic
and communicative competence. To achieve this goal, the curriculum recommends the communicative language
teaching approach for teachers of English; to enable learners achieve communicative competence in the use of
the English language. Teaching through interaction enhances observation, using apt methods, strategies and
resources which in turn promote learners autonomy and initiative. This study thus, emphasizes the need to use
interactive strategies in order to enable students to use, practice and achieve fluency in the language. This paper
therefore, explores some interactive strategies applied in the classroom with a focus on re-tooling English
language teachers for more productive teaching and learning
Description
This article was done in collaboration with a FUTO staff
Keywords
Learning, interaction, English language and classroom, Directorate of General Studies
Citation
Njemanze, Q., Ononiwu, M., Dozie, C. & Ahizih, F. C. (2015). Promoting learning through interaction: examples from the English language classroom. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, 11, 97-102