Constructing Meaning in Interaction through Picture Books
This qualitative study describes and analyses young language learners’ spontaneous comments while sharing picture books during EFL sessions. It also explores teachers’ responses to learners’ comments, and considers reasons teachers may choose to ignore children’s talk in their first language (L1). D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Ljubljana
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.cepsj.si/index.php/cepsj/article/view/349 |
| Summary: | This qualitative study describes and analyses young language learners’ spontaneous
comments while sharing picture books during EFL sessions. It also explores teachers’ responses to learners’ comments, and considers reasons teachers may choose to ignore children’s talk in their first language (L1). Data were collected from young Hungarian learners (ages 5–12) and their teachers, through qualitative processes. The main findings give insights into the role of classroom talk in negotiating meaning in the foreign language and in developing literacy. |
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| ISSN: | 1855-9719 2232-2647 |