The Cypriot dialect in the Greek language lesson : its effects on adolescent students' learning, identity construction and critical thinking
This research study examined the effects of Greek Cypriot Dialect (GCD) on bidialectal Greek Cypriot (GC) students in the context of Modern Greek Language (MGL) lessons at Lyceum B level. GCD is the native variety and studentsâ mother tongue whereas MGL is the standard and target variety. This study aimed to inform opinion on the use and the role of GCD in the MGL lesson, the influence of attitudes towards GCD on studentsâ identity construction, and whether the use or suppression of GCD in class influences studentsâ expression of critical thought. The study focused on the spoken language and examined studentsâ speech. In order to theorise and deepen understanding of the effects of GCD on studentsâ performance and learning of MGL, social constructivism and Language Awareness (LA) were considered. Qualitative research was conducted through a case study focused on 7 Lyceum B level classrooms of two state secondary schools in Cyprus. An interpretive paradigmatic stance was taken and a combination of methodological tools was employed. Classroom observations of MGL lessons, group task observations with students, and group interviews with MGL teachers and students were conducted. The findings revealed that
Constantinou, Elena
The Cypriot dialect in the Greek language lesson : its effects on adolescent students' learning, identity construction and critical thinking. This research study examined the effects of Greek Cypriot Dialect (GCD) on bidialectal Greek Cypriot (GC) students in the context of Modern Greek Language (MGL) lessons at Lyceum B level. GCD is the native variety and studentsâ mother tongue whereas MGL is the standard and target variety. This study aimed to inform opinion on the use and the role of GCD in the MGL lesson, the influence of attitudes towards GCD on studentsâ identity construction, and whether the use or suppression of GCD in class influences studentsâ expression of critical thought. The study focused on the spoken language and examined studentsâ speech. In order to theorise and deepen understanding of the effects of GCD on studentsâ performance and learning of MGL, social constructivism and Language Awareness (LA) were considered. Qualitative research was conducted through a case study focused on 7 Lyceum B level classrooms of two state secondary schools in Cyprus. An interpretive paradigmatic stance was taken and a combination of methodological tools was employed. Classroom observations of MGL lessons, group task observations with students, and group interviews with MGL teachers and students were conducted. The findings revealed that
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