LANGUAGE USED IN THE CLASSROOM
Keywords:
Classroom communication, instructional language, interactive language, multilingualism, inclusive language, non-verbal communication, classroom management, language and identity, teacher talk, student talk.Abstract
This article examines the critical role of language in the classroom setting, highlighting how teachers and students use both verbal and non-verbal communication to construct meaning, establish relationships, and enhance learning. Language functions not only as a tool for delivering instruction but also as a means of social interaction and identity formation
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