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Peer work, peer talk, and language acquisition in Singapore primary classrooms
Citation
Silver, R. E. (2008, January). Peer work, peer talk, and language acquisition in Singapore primary classrooms (Report No. CRP 8/04 RES). National Institute of Education (Singapore), Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice. https://hdl.handle.net/10497/263
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Abstract
"English language use and opportunities for language learning by Singaporean children in P1 and P3 were investigated in this study. The focus was on children's language use while engaged in pair and group work in English language classes. Comparisons were made with language use during peer work in content area classes (e.g. Maths, PE). Specifically, the objectives for this project were to: describe the use of pair/group work in EL and content area courses at P1 and P3, determine when peer work was used in lessons (within the sequence of activities), how it was used (type of activities), and why (purposes); examine the type of language used in peer work and how this could lead to or subtract from language learning opportunities; develop recommendations for improving use of peer work in order to foster language learning, develop the pragmatic/social skills needed for effective collaboration, and build a foundation for interdisciplinary project work in upper primary."-- [p. 1].
Date Issued
January 2008
Call Number
LB1028.25.S55 C77 2008/08
Description
Note: Restricted to NIE staff
Project
CRP 8/04 RES