Definitions of Teacher-Student Interaction
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develop students ‟ language proficiency. Not only as the input for students but also
as a bridge to stimulate students‟ language production. Teacher talk plays a very important role in the teaching process as an
interactive device. Teachers may use a lot of interactive devices such as questioning, giving directions; explain activities, or checking students‟
understanding. Considering English is learnt as either second or foreign language in Indonesia where the students have low access to English exposure, the
language teacher uses in the classroom is likely to be the primary source or even the only source of English exposure. As stated in the previous chapter that “If the
second language is learnt as a foreign language in a language class in a non- supportive environment, like in Indonesia, instruction teacher talk is likely to be
the major or even the only source of target language input” Stern 1983:400. It can be sum up,
teacher talk is the main element of students‟ English language input. Betsy Rymes 2008, says that words function in different contexts, it
affects teachers and students more control over the classroom discourse. The interactional context affects teacher‟s language in use.
Figure 2. Rymes’ 2008 dimension of interactional context.
Teacher talk is the most important means to control the classroom; it is not only a tool to convey knowledge for students Xiao-yan, 2006. It is important in
classroom management because through language teachers know whether they are fail or success in teaching.
Language use affects
interactional context
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