The Role of Classroom Interaction in English Teaching and Learning Process

Abstract

English instruction has been significantly impacted by the effects of globalization, and as an international language, English ought to be understood by all. How well teachers communicate and engage with their students are key factors in their effectiveness as educators. Classroom interaction is essential in classroom activities that employ a communicative approach or classroom interaction. Ensuring classroom discussions is a key factor in enhancing the effectiveness of instruction. This research focuses on exploring the significance of interaction within the classroom setting for English teaching and learning. The objective is to identify various activities that promote interaction among learners. This study adopts a library research approach, where data exclusively sourced from books and academic journal articles contributes to the understanding of the study's topic. Following the collection of relevant sources, the researcher documented all pertinent findings derived from the selected materials and the extent to which classroom events are co-constructed by the teacher and students will determine the significance of those events for students. Classroom interaction can have a number of benefits, such as helping students build their language store, improving their communication skills, boosting their confidence, and fortifying their relationships with others. Following seven types of activities that engage learners in interaction, namely: question-and-answer sessions, dialogues and role-plays, matching activities, communication strategies, visual aids such as pictures, puzzles and problems, discussions and decision-making exercises, and the write-pair-switch technique, along with cooperative learning methods. The findings of this research will encourage students to participate more actively in English interactions with their peers.