What is intellectual interaction-
Intellectual means the combination of two or more groups of
people to exchange their existing knowledge with each other. It is like cooperative
learning which is based on pairs or groups of learners. This benefits both the
parties to gather and share information with each other.
Why is intellectual interaction important-
A teacher’s interaction in a classroom affects the academic and behavioral success of a
student. If the teacher has a positive interaction with the learner, it will
help the learner to achieve his or her goal more easily than the one who received negative
interactions from the teacher. Each language learner needs emotional and
instructional support from the teacher.
How can a teacher interact with the learner-
According to Muntner, M. (2008), there are three categories: emotional support, instructional support, and classroom organization.
01. Emotional
support of the teacher-
Every
student needs their teacher’s kind, warm, and helping hand to complete a task especially
when they learn a second language. Positive surroundings such as the warm, enjoyable,
supportive behavior of a teacher help the learner fulfill their academic
requirements. Peer or group works also creates motivation for them. Negative
emotions like anger and aggressive emotions of a teacher affect badly towards the
learner.
02. Instructional
support of a teacher-
The way the teacher uses instructions to guide the student to complete a particular task. It helps the learner to think critically with the help of the teacher. The teacher encourages the student to communicate using their second language. Feedback from the teacher facilitates the student to engage in his or her work effectively.
Types of classroom interactions-
There
are three types of classroom interactions namely teacher-student interaction,
student-teacher interaction, and student-student(peer) interactions. All these
three interactions are important for the learner in order to understand
academic work and maintain his or her behavior.
Activities to increase intellectual interaction-
01. Simon
Says
02. Road
Map Puzzle
03. Think,
pair and share
04. Buzz
session
05. Peer
review writing tasks
06. Board
rotation
07. Crossword
puzzle
08. Bingo
09. Who
am I?
10. Brainstorming
are some activities
which are called interactive classroom activities. They can be done in pairs,
groups, and as a whole.
To build up a strong teacher-student relationship-
- 1. Show friendliness and care for each and every student.
- 2. Enhance mutual trust with them.
- 3. Practice them with well-behaved discipline inside the classroom.
- 4. Encourage them in their academic and extracurricular activities.
- 5. Pay attention to their family background and help them to overcome those challenges.
In the teaching-learning process, it is important to have a mutual understanding
between the teacher and the learner. Therefore, effective intellectual
interaction between those two parties is essential to learning a new language.
Ariyawansha G.R.K.
References-
Muntner, M. (2008). Teacher-Student Interactions: The Key To Quality Classroom. The University of Virginia Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) readingrockets.org/article/teacher-student-interactions-key-quality-classrooms.
The well structured article comprises of definition to intellectual interaction, essentiality of interaction in language learning and effective strategies to increase intellectual interaction in an ESL classroom. The writer proves the idea of three categories to intellectual interaction; emotional support, instructional support and classroom organization with the citation of Mutner's theories. The clear list of techniques given by the writer are helpful to clearly understand what intellectual interaction is. As the conclusion, the writer emphasizes the teacher's responsibility to make learner intellectually developed through interaction in the classroom. An informative article...
ReplyDeleteA simple and precise article that explains the intellectual relationship between the learner and the teacher within the ESL classroom. The author gives a clear idea of the three types of intellectual interaction, and for someone who has a little idea of what intellectual interaction is, this introduction clearly explains what it is and what the types of intellectual interaction are. Further, the author has mentioned some of the most effective activities that could be used in the classroom, and her recommendations on how to increase the teacher-learner intellectual interaction in an ESL classroom grab my attention. Overall, a well-written article on the topic.
ReplyDeleteIn this article, all the facts are briefly mentioned. Step by step it is briefly explained what is intellectual interaction, its importance, the three ways that teacher interacts with the learner, types of classroom interaction, activities that increase intellectual interaction and some tips to build up a strong teacher - student relationships in the classroom. This is a very interesting article. There is good cohesion from section to section. All the facts are very simply pointed out but they are very comprehensible. Through skimming and scanning, anyone can get a precise idea about intellectual interaction in an ESL classroom from this article. In nutshell it is a well-written article.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Ridmi. When I’m reading, I noticed that you missed one category- classroom organization. Your post is more meaningful if you can add your ideas on that topic also. Thanks to you now I have a list of interactive classroom activities. Really appreciate it. I also agree with your idea that mutual understanding is crucial for the improvement of effective intellectual interaction. The teacher must be very friendly to the student like the proverb goes - “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” You have also given a few steps to build a strong teacher-student relationship. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis article is very significant and interesing one.because it is nicely describes what is the interllectual interaction, why it is important, .Specially writer includes most important parts in the "how can a teacher interact with the student.According to mooner there are 3 categories.They are emotional support of the teacher, instructional support and classroom organization.Here explains how teacher assists to students in 3 ways.In the 1st one(emotional support) it describes teacher's positive surroundings essential thing to teaching procedure.In the 2nd one teacher should guide the students through a correct path it called as instructional support.So these kind of support to increse the interaction between teacher and the students.It is pluls point in the writer, mention the classroom activies that is doing by teacher.Simon says,Bino, who am I are some of the activities that students are actively participate to the lesson and interact with the teacher.And the other most important thing is writer states some points to build up the teacher and student relationship for mutual understanding.
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Hi Ridmi, the article is very descriptive. You have given a clear idea about the three types of intellectual interactions. Moreover, even to a person who doesn't know about the subject, will get a clear idea about the subject. The teacher's responsibility upon increasing the learners' intellectual interaction has been weighted upon. For a teacher who goes through the article will be in the benefit of finding several activities to make students interact with each other. The facts are very well organised. However, your point about having mutual understanding between the teacher and the students is worth to understand. Overall,the article consist of very useful content presented in a very much organised manner.
ReplyDeleteRidmi, your article is interesting and direct. The content you have mentioned here is very descriptive, and have set them in well- organized manner. Indeed, the list of classroom activities will be helpful to anyone who read this article. Although you have mentioned Mutner's three categories(emotional support, instructional support and classroom support) of ways of developing teacher interaction with learners, you have missed to describe the category: classroom management. This article would be flawless if you have gathered your details and completed the article on that missing part too. Your simple and precise way of language helpful to any person who even doesn't know about the subject or pedagogy in order to understand how to increase intellectual interaction among teacher and learner. finally, I would say this is a great effort. cheers!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Ridmi. You have clearly outlined the requirements for an intellectual classroom and the importance of intellectual interaction. The information required for the growth and continuation of these types of classrooms is provided by your description of the activities and the methods used to foster intellectual connection in an ESL classroom. I concur that improving inter-intellectual communication requires that we understand one another better. If you want to understand intellectual interactions in an ESL classroom, the causes of them, and how to make them better, I recommend reading this essay. Great article. Continue the good work.
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