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Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes
Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/76739 Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes Omidire, Margaret Funke pribashnienaidoo4@gmail.com Naidoo, Pribashnie UCTD group discussion comprehension skills support strategy multilingualism Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes in Gauteng. Due to the diverse cultural backgrounds of learners in Gauteng, it has become necessary to explore strategies that can assist the learners in improving their language skills. An interpretivist epistemological paradigm with a qualitative research approach was used. The theoretical framework was sociocultural theory making use of the Zone of Proximal Development which highlighted the assistance learners get when supported by their peers during group discussions. Two schools were purposively sampled based on the linguistic diversity of learners. This included three teachers, 134 learners, one Grade 4 and two Grade 6 classes. Data collection included non-participatory observations of three comprehension lessons. Semi-structured interviews held with teachers, field notes, teachers’ lesson plans and learners’ workbooks were also collected. The findings suggest that most teachers employed a quiz-bowl approach in comprehension lessons limiting learner’s independent thinking in discussions. However, further analysis indicated that group discussions could be an asset if the teachers were trained to model and scaffold the art of asking questions for learners to observe and learn. The importance of teachers taking on various roles such as the planning of qualitative questions given to learners, employing different strategies and grouping of learners was emphasised to ensure effective group discussions take place. Group discussions will provide more time for teachers to support learners struggling, thus ensuring that learners become more accountable for their own learning. es2026 Educational Psychology MEd Unrestricted SDG-04: Quality education SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2020-11-04T15:09:45Z 2020-11-04T15:09:45Z 2020/04/22 2019 Dissertation Naidoo, P 2019, Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes, MEd Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76739> A2020 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76739 en © 2020 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD group discussion comprehension skills support strategy multilingualism Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title | Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title_full | Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title_fullStr | Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title_short | Using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| title_sort | using group discussions to enhance comprehension skills in multilingual classes |
| topic | UCTD group discussion comprehension skills support strategy multilingualism Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76739 |