ERIC Number: EJ1451961
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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From Conversation to Interaction: A Pedagogical Exploration of Applying Conversation Analysis in EFL Classrooms
TESL-EJ, v28 n3 2024
Within the communicative language teaching approach, current instructional materials often lack explicit guidance or fail to provide L2 learners with a wide range of resources in the target language. Conversation analysis (CA), which focuses on authentic talk, has been proposed as a potential resource for language classrooms. This study examines the effectiveness of using CA as a pedagogical approach in an EFL classroom and its impact on learners' attitudes toward English language learning. The study engaged eight adult learners in a structured program, encompassing a pre-test, a 4-week explicit CA-informed instruction, and a post-test. After four weeks, learners demonstrated progress in their knowledge and skills of interaction, different aspects of English speaking, interactional competence, and confidence in speaking English. Additionally, the CA-informed instruction positively influenced learners' attitudes toward English language learning and their appreciation of interactional features. The results strongly suggest that language teachers should consider incorporating CA insights into their teaching practices to enhance both linguistic and attitudinal outcomes.
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Learning Processes, Interpersonal Competence, Self Esteem, Speech Communication, Language Teachers, Language Attitudes, Interaction Process Analysis, Mandarin Chinese, Native Language, Language Tests, College Students, Student Characteristics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: International English Language Testing System
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