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The Participatory Classroom
Author(s) -
Gaudiani Claire
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
foreign language annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1944-9720
pISSN - 0015-718X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1944-9720.1981.tb01631.x
Subject(s) - teamwork , psychology , mathematics education , citizen journalism , foreign language , competence (human resources) , linguistic competence , pedagogy , computer science , linguistics , social psychology , philosophy , world wide web , political science , law
The “Participation Classroom” suggests a structured model for foreign language skill acquisition. This model builds in opportunities for students to participate in teaching, evaluating and goal‐setting. Based on initial self‐assessment of student needs and objectives, this approach to second language competence combines affective support for individual students with a noncompetitive teamwork approach to achievement. Students are systematically offered the challenge to develop general learning skills that will serve them well in this and future courses. This article outlines the instructor's role and the students' role in creating a successful teaching‐learning atmosphere.