The Impact of Teacher Feedback on Student Interaction Based on A Case Study in China

Abstract

Teacher feedback plays a significant role in English teaching. Effective teacher feedback can not only enhance students' enthusiasm and motivation for learning but also improve their language skills and ability to think critically. This study analyzes data from classroom observations of the four teachers and their four English classes, attempting to explore the impact of teacher feedback on student interaction. A few instances of the usage of teacher feedback in Chinese college English classrooms are compiled in this study. The author suggests that teachers employ feedback language in the following three ways, based on the findings of the research: First and foremost, educators need to be aware of how much language is used in feedback. Second, educators should work to raise their own standards and employ a variety of feedback language in a flexible manner. Thirdly, input from teachers ought to be varied and not overly straightforward. In the future, incorporating these strategies into pedagogical practice may completely transform English instruction in Chinese universities, creating a more engaging and dynamic learning environment that not only gets students ready for success in the classroom but also gives them the critical thinking abilities they need to thrive in the increasingly interconnected world.