During speaking lessons, students are sometimes interrupted by teachers to correct the grammatical mistakes resulting in a lot of harm to the fluency of speakers.
It is advisable not to, though I know that we in education find it difficult not to do so. Beside limiting the students' opportunities of learning by performing with an inter-language, interruptions usually occasion psychological damage to the motivation and fervor of students to speak. However, attention to grammar may be pointed out generally to a group of students, without addressing a particular student with his/her grammar mistakes. When they are addressed this way, students usually keep self-confidence in their capacity to perform with competence and also confidence in us as their tutors.
Thank you Zouheir for your answer. So few corrections may be made without interrupting the speaker. Best regards. Hazim
Dear Dr. Al Dilaimy,
As a teacher, it's difficult to tolerate the mistakes made by students especially during speaking; however, the interruptions may sometimes cause problems for the students so that they couldn't continue. So, at the beginning of speaking activities, I usually ask my students whether or not they are at ease with interruption. For those who don't prefer to have interruptions, I note down the mistakes and let them know about them after their turn finishes.
Best,
I do agree with you, Laya. Noting down the students' mistakes and discussing them with their colleagues after the speaking turns is a good idea to avoid interruptions. Best regards. Hazim
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