Classroom Discourse and Teacher Development

How does a dynamic classroom operate? What role does interaction play? This title examines the relationship between language, interaction and learning, and shows how classroom discourse can be applied to develop and improve teaching. It introduces techniques for encouraging effective data collection and analysis. It includes task commentaries. This title identifies the features of a dynamic classroom and shows how this interaction affects teacher success. How does a dynamic classroom operate? What role does interaction play? This textbook examines the relationship between language, interaction and learning, and shows how classroom discourse can be applied to develop and improve teaching. Combining examples from everyday practice with theoretical approaches, this book provides a comprehensive account of current perspectives on classroom discourse. It introduces techniques for encouraging effective data collection and analysis. It includes task commentaries. It contains practical exercises. It features a glossary of technical terms.