TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF TEACHER SPEECH ACTS IN CLASSROOM DISCOURSE: A PRAGMATIC PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
Teacher talk, speech acts, classroom discourse, pragmatics, pedagogy, directives, classroom communication.Abstract
This paper explores the types and functions of teacher speech acts within classroom discourse from a pragmatic and pedagogical perspective.The study analyzes how each type contributes to classroom management, instructional delivery, student motivation, and learning assessment. Drawing on relevant literature and empirical findings, the article highlights the dominance of directives and representatives in instructional contexts, while underscoring the strategic role of expressives and commissives in fostering a supportive learning environmentThe article concludes that a balanced, conscious use of speech acts enhances both teaching efficiency and learner outcomes in educational settings.
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