Essay on The Analysis of Classroom Discourse - 2779 Words

1. BACKGROUND The analysis of classroom discourse is of value to teachers wanting to understand the dynamics of classroom communication, to discover â€Å"whether there is a proper equilibrium or an imbalance between real communication and teacher talk.† (McCarthy 1991). During my MS coursework, we learned about Sinclair and Coulthard’s conversation analysis model which struck me as a very useful tool to analyze classroom discourse. The three-tier model is particularly helpful in gauging the progress of teachers’ pedagogical goals and students’ learning in real time. 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 The Importance of Analyzing Discourse The foremost claim about the importance of analyzing discourse is rooted in the role of language in society. The social†¦show more content†¦The analysis of such authentic language in classrooms is called Classroom Discourse Analysis (CDA). Armed with the knowledge of what CDA is, we may now realize how important it is to study classroom discourse analysis. Stubbs (1976) has this to say, â€Å"Ultimately, the classroom dialogue between teachers and pupils is the educational process, or, at least, the major part of it†. In other words, the education extends into a form of transactional process in teacher-student dialogues when, say, the student comes late to the class and the teacher refuses to let the student enter the classroom for educational purposes. According to Stubbs, it’s the teacher that holds the key of a better education. Other factors such as children’s language, IQ, social class and home background are merely external factors. In short, Classroom discourse analysis enables us to realize education in action. 2.3 Classroom Setting and Teacher Status The physical setting of a classroom must be seen in relation to the whole school or college, itself part of a larger education system. 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