Classroom Interaction in Kenyan Primary Schools

Jim Ackers; Frank Hardman

doi:10.1080/03057920120053238

Classroom Interaction in Kenyan Primary Schools

Jim Ackers, Frank Hardman

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Abstract

Reports on a study of classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools. Analyzes video recordings of 102 lessons in English, mathematics, and science using systematic observation, discourse analysis, and a time- line analysis. Reveals the preponderance of teacher dominated lessons with little opportunity for student interaction. Considers educational needs of Kenyan teachers. (CAJ).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	245-261
Number of pages	17
Journal	Compare
Volume	31
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03057920120053238
Publication status	Published - 2001

Bibliographical note

Database: ERIC

Record type: New.

Language: English

DataStar source field: Compare, Jun 2001, vol. 31, no. 2, p. 245-61, ISSN: 0305-7925.

DataStar update date: 20040101

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10.1080/03057920120053238

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