TAILIEUCHUNG - Classoom interaction in EMI classes: A literature review

This paper aims to provide a review of the conceptualization of classroom interaction. It also states the conception of classroom interaction, this paper also focuses on how ELT classroom interactions have been research in the literature. | 470 2018 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. CLASSOOM INTERACTION IN EMI CLASSES A LITERATURE REVIEW Tran Thi Thu Nga1 Abstract Classroom interaction has been considered one of the most important pedagogical research topics in language classrooms in recent decades mostly due to the influence of the Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky. Interactions in language classrooms are important social activities for students through which they not only construct knowledge but also build confidence and identity as competent language users. Many research methodologies have been employed to investigate English language teaching ELT classroom interaction. This paper aims to provide a review of the conceptualization of classroom interaction. It also states the conception of classroom interaction from second language acquisition theories. Besides reviewing definitions of classroom interaction this paper also focuses on how ELT classroom interactions have been researched in the literature. From that researches in relation to classroom interaction in classes that use English as a medium of instruction EMI are presented. Key words classroom interaction English as a medium of instruction definition. 1. CLASSROOM INTERACTION . Definitions of classroom interaction According to Amy . Tsui the classroom can be defined as a place where more than two people gather together for the purpose of learning with one having the role of teacher. The teacher has certain perceptions about his or her role in the classroom. Teaching is an interactive act. In the classroom communication between the teacher and pupils goes on constantly as initiatory or responsive acts. This communication is called interaction . The term interaction is made up of two morphemes namely inter and action. It is a mutual or reciprocal action or influence. In English language teaching interaction is used to indicate the language or action used to maintain conversation teach or .

• Giáo dục học
• Classoom interaction
• Classoom interaction in EMI classes
• A literature review
• English as a medium of instruction
• Conception of classroom interaction