1. Teachers' use of English in communicative German language classrooms: A qualitative analysis
Presenter：Yi-Chun Vivian Tsai Instructor：Dr. Pi-Ying Teresa Hsu March 23, 2009

2. Kraemer, A. (2006). Teachers' use of English in communicative German language classrooms: A qualitative analysis. ProQuest Education Journals, 39(3),

3. Content I. Introduction II. Methodology III. Results & Discussion IV.
Conclusion V.
Reflection

4. Introduction Purposes
to examine the amount and the purpose of English used by TAs in the classroom
to investigate the language switching by native speakers(NSs) and nonnative speakers(Non-NSs) of the foreign language

5. Introduction Research question 1
Do native and nonnative German TAs use English in beginning language classrooms?
The results of this study reveal that English was used in all classrooms observed.

6. Introduction Research question 2
Do native and nonnative German TAs use English to extent and functions?
In this respect, as well as when considering that all TAs did use English to some extent and functions.

7. Introduction CONFIRMED Hypothesis 1
There will be a fair amount of English in the classroom despite recommendations of the textbook and departmental guidelines.
CONFIRMED

8. Introduction CONFIRMED NS TAs only Hypothesis 2
Novice TAs will utilize English more than experienced TAs.
CONFIRMED
NS TAs only

9. Introduction CONFIRMED Hypothesis 3
Native English TAs will use more English than nonnative English TAs.
CONFIRMED

10. Introduction CONFIRMED Hypothesis 4
The use of English can be attributed to specific functions.
CONFIRMED

11. Methodology Participants Amount NSs：Non-NSs Teaching Experience
Courses
5 TAs
3：2
3 experienced TAs
5 foreign language methods courses
3 GFL courses in Germany

12. Classroom Observation
Methodology
Classroom Observation
Interview
Questionnaire

13. Results & Discussion
Number of occurrences of different functions for the TAs’ use of English in the classroom

14. Classroom management and administrative vocabulary
Results & Discussion
Translation
Classroom management and administrative vocabulary
Talking to individual students
Repetition or explanation to prevent and remedy students' lack of comprehension

15. Conclusion Implication 1
To develop a set of classroom management and administrative vocabulary terms and expressions in German for TAs and Ss to use.
To reduce the amount of English in the particular classrooms under investigation.

16. Conclusion Implication 2
A good foundation in relevant teacher coursework seems to be beneficial.
TAs should complete methodology coursework prior to their first teaching experience.

17. Reflection Extensive Study Longitudinal Study
To develop students’ proficiency with lesson content and progress
Longitudinal Study
To prevent unnatural teaching style and offer broader insights

18. Thanks for your attention!