Investigating the Use of Classroom Interaction Strategies in Improving Students' Oral Skills

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the use of classroom interaction strategies in improving students’ oral skills. The researcher followed the descriptive analytical method. Questionnaire and observation checklist have been used as primary tools for data collection. The sample of this study was conducted to twenty (20) English language teachers of some secondary schools at Karri locality. The teachers’ questionnaire was distributed to (60) English teachers at karri locality. This study used the statistically package of social science (SPSS) program to analyze and verify the hypotheses. The results displayed that using questioning strategies and dialogue techniques in teaching improve students’ oral skills, using pair and group work improve students' oral skills. Moreover, lack of vocabulary and self -confidence hinder secondary schools students from speaking. The study recommended the following: teachers should use different techniques and strategies of classroom interaction in teaching students' oral skills. Furthermore, teachers should be well- trained in using classroom interaction strategies in teaching oral skills.