Answer to Question #242295 in English for jess

Question

3 What do you think might be the challenges with learner talk? What could go wrong in the way the teachers use talk as a teaching and learning strategy? List five challenges

Answer 1

Learner talk refers to the language used by the teacher and learners a to interact with in classroom interaction. It Increases students' interests and engagement lectures mixed with discussions can help maintain students' focus. As they discuss their answers, they get different perspectives on the topic. Good questions and answers can get students to think deeply and make connections.

Challenges could include;

1) they are also shy and uncomfortable as well as not confident if they make mistakes.

2) Lack of confidence when speaking; students often have no ideas about what to say, so they tend to keep silent.

3) Fear of making mistakes when they speak

4) Common grammar mistakes while speaking. This could be influenced by mother language.

5) Lack of motivation from teachers, peers and the general environment.