EDRG 3344- Importance of Interaction

It is very important to have the interaction within the classroom. Discussions between the students allow them to explore and build on their own knowledge or ideas. It offers an opportunity to other students to expand their thoughts and think outside of their box. Also, they build their language and deepen concepts being taught. Interaction stimulates their learning and comprehension with the involvement between each other. The students then are able to understand what they may have not before when their fellow classmates can explain their interpretation with them. Interaction is critical for the students and allows the teacher time get to know her students by seeing how the communicate or if they do. There is also discussion between students with the entire classroom as a whole. This may again allow for communication and social development or understanding. Allowing the students to take over in my opinion is better than the teacher telling her class what to do in a strictly lecture environment. Allowing the students to feel ownership makes the material meaningful to thm. When feedback is lost or discussion amongst the students, the student may not leave with any new knowledge. Talking is essential to learning.