This study compares patterns of interactions among teachers and students in an English speaking class by using three different newspaper topics; political, economy and entertainment. The subject of the research was 31 students of a senior high school in Bandar Lampung. .
The result shows that three were differences in the patterns of interaction when learners were given three different newspaper article topics:. The differences were found in terms of the patterns of interactions among teacher-students, and students-students as well at kinds of interactional contribution categories.
This suggests that using various topics from various sources af materials provided good stimulus for learners to practice their English in the classroom. The closer the topic to the learners’ daily interest the more they will likely to actively involve in the interactions.
Key words: classroom interaction, patterns of interaction, interactional contribution categories, political, economy, and entertainment texts
Dear Mr. Herry Yufrizal,
BalasHapusThis research about classroom interaction is very useful for the next development method of teaching. But, without due respect, I'd like to say that I don't think that this research was belong to you. So in my opinion, you should put the real name of researcher for this research when you show it up in your blog.
With Regards,
NN