Analysing the Effectiveness of Engagement-Promoting Techniques in the EFL Classroom
Keywords:
classroom observation, learner engagement, teacher behaviour, teaching techniques, motivationAbstract
One of the priorities of language teachers is to ensure classes are
interesting and engaging. Learners' different backgrounds and individual
preferences, however, make each class unique. Choice of materials and
topics work differently in different classes, and the same is true with
teacher behaviour. Through a series of classroom observations, which were
conducted through an observation instrument in different settings and with
different teachers and students, this research attempted to investigate and
list a number of teacher techniques and their effectiveness in promoting
and maintaining learner engagement. These techniques were evaluated
according to students' responses and perceived levels of engagement. The
observation instrument was then evaluated. Analysis of findings resulted in
a list of categorised techniques and behaviours that were deemed engaging
or otherwise beneficial and desirable in class.
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