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Analysis of Interaction Patterns in Secondary School Economics Classrooms in Kwara State, Nigeria
Mon, April 12, 2:50 to 4:20pm EDT (2:50 to 4:20pm EDT), Division C, Division C - Section 1b: Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts Paper and Symposium SessionsAbstract
The descriptive research design of the observational type was adopted for this study. A sample of 10 Economics classes from five LGAs of 16 in Kwara State, were purposely selected for observation, a total of 219 students during each classroom lesson observed twice. The Flander's Interaction Analysis Category System (FIACS) was used to carry out the observation of interactions in the classes. The data gathered were analyzed with percentages and charts. The study found that 86% of classroom interaction was teacher-talk, 95% verbal interaction, 62% interaction pattern of the non-numerate classroom, while activity in Economics classes was mostly academic (83%) in Kwara State; all teacher-centred. It was recommended that that teaching technique should be more learner-cantered.