Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions
Classroom management is as important as the content or the materials teachers use in a class. Within classroom management, it is the function or the purpose of using certain language. Teachers have to use different exponents according to classroom functions. Considering the context and learners' needs and level, it is the educator's duty to choose the appropriate language for the class. Therefore, teachers must consider the following aspects when speaking.
First of all, the tone of voice and the exponents used by the teachers play a relevant role to get learners' attention. This is also important when giving instructions since students need to listen to clear and concise instruction in order to complete a task. Next, modelling the activities learners have to do is necessary, as well. In here, prompting helps a lot because students have an idea of the job they have to do. For that reason, the way a educator speaks could change the final outcome of a task because motivation may be for or against the class. Last but not least, using appropriate language, in different levels, is the key to control discipline in the class, which, of course, is important in a class.
I am sure the importance of language in the class. Thus, I will pay attention to the way I speak when teaching since I know I have a weapon with me. I will give instructions, motivate or control a class just with the way I express. By doing this, I make sure I will manage my teaching process.
All in all, using the suitable language is the key for teachers to succeed in the class. Even though there are different factors that influence in a class, the presence that a teacher has with the voice leads the class in a controlled path.
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For further information, you can check the following sources:
Doc.utwente.nl,. (2016). Retrieved 27 January 2016, from http://doc.utwente.nl/36473/1/t000001d.pdf
Allwright, R. L. (1984). The Importance of Interaction in Classroom Language Learning*. Applied linguistics, 5(2), 156-171.
Nice blog about this topic becasue what you said is true about the motivation is an important factor for learners to learn the language appropriately and get the learner´s atttention to make students interest in the class based on the purpose of the topic that the teacher is going to teach. Good job!
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